JobSOC 17-1022

Surveyors

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

2 programs

Surveying Engineering14.3801
Surveying Technology/Surveying15.1102

02.

Draws on

Mathematics4.7 of 5
Engineering and Technology4.3 of 5
Geography4.0 of 5
Computers and Electronics4.0 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.7 of 5
Design3.7 of 5
Building and Construction3.7 of 5
Administration and Management3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.