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What is a survey workers supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average survey workers supervisor salary is $67,343. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 4-6 years of experience to become a survey workers supervisor. Survey workers supervisors with a Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 0% and produce -5,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSurvey Workers SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.3

Avg. Salary $67,343

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.63%

Asian 5.16%

Black or African American 12.25%

Hispanic or Latino 16.44%

Unknown 4.71%

White 60.81%

Gender

female 24.81%

male 75.19%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Survey workers supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a survey workers supervisor

  1. Explore survey workers supervisor education requirements

    Most common survey workers supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    55.9 %

    Associate

    16.1 %

    High School Diploma

    13.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific survey workers supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Survey Data32.09%
    GPS13.29%
    Data Collection8.14%
    Survey Crews7.99%
    Performance Evaluations4.99%
  3. Complete relevant survey workers supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New survey workers supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a survey workers supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real survey workers supervisor resumes.
  4. Research survey workers supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Design survey / GIS cost estimate and reporting module to ensure crews are producing efficiently and achieving profitability.
    • Experience with multiple types of total stations, gps units and levels.
    • Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews on exhibit documents submit to RMP for the right-of-way acquisition process.
    • Research previoussurvey evidence and establish photogrammetric control for land development projects.perform calculations for construction staking field layout.
  5. Apply for survey workers supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a survey workers supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average survey workers supervisor salary

The average survey workers supervisor salary in the United States is $67,343 per year or $32 per hour. Survey workers supervisor salaries range between $43,000 and $103,000 per year.

Average survey workers supervisor salary
$67,343 Yearly
$32.38 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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