Summary Report for:
17-3031.00 - Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of a surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of topographical maps.
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Bright Outlook
Wages & Employment | Additional Information
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2009) | $17.88 hourly, $37,190 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 77,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Much faster than average (20% or higher)
|
| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 29,400 |
| Top industries (2008) |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2009 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- Surveyors, cartographers, photogrammetrists, and surveying and mapping technicians
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.