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How to become surveying and mapping technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$54,240
25th–75th pct. $45,430–$66,700
Top pay (est.)
$106,100
Top 10% $81,630
Pay in 5 years
$62,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$72,700est.
$62,500–$84,400
Outlook score
61/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
54%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.8%
6,900 openings / yr

How to become surveying and mapping technicians

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.8
Mathematics
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.6
Time Management
3.4
Monitoring
3.2
Active Learning
3.1
Complex Problem Solving
3.1
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Geography
5.3
Mathematics
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Education and Training
3.9
Design
3.9
Customer and Personal Service
3.8
English Language
3.6
Engineering and Technology
3.5

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsDocumenting/Recording InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkAnalyzing Data or InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Training before entry

3–6 months
40%
6–12 months
13%
Up to 1 month
11%
1–3 months
11%
2–4 years
10%
None / short demo
6%
4–10 years
5%
Over 10 years
3%
1–2 years
2%

Related work experience

4–6 years
21%
1–2 years
14%
6–8 years
14%
6–12 months
13%
3–6 months
11%
2–4 years
11%
None
8%
Over 10 years
4%
1–3 months
3%
Up to 1 month
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as surveying and mapping technicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.