Surveyors
O*NET Code: 17-1022.00
Description
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.
🗺️ Explore Your Career Path
Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
City SurveyorConstruction SurveyorCounty SurveyorField SurveyorGeophysical Prospecting SurveyorHealth Facilities SurveyorHome SurveyorInsurance Loss Control SurveyorLand ExaminerLand MeasurerLand SurveyorLicensed Land SurveyorLicensed SurveyorLoss Control SurveyorMine SurveyorMineral SurveyorPort SurveyorProfessional Land SurveyorProject SurveyorRailroad Surveyor
⚡ Skills (16)
Mathematics4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Coordination4/100
Active Learning3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Learning Strategies3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (49)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Autodesk AutoCAD Land Desktop
Computer aided design CAD software
0Bentley GeoPak Bridge
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
Map creation software
0CE SURVEYOR III
Analytical or scientific software
0CMT Incorporated CogoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Cadcorp desktop GIS
Geographic information system
0Carlson SurvCADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Carlson SurvCE
Analytical or scientific software
0Carlson Survey
Map creation software
0CloudWorks
Application server software
0Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Crones & Associations Project Tracker Pro
Project management software
0Cyclone
Data conversion software
0Data logging software
Data base user interface and query software
0Data transfer software
Document management software
0Drafting software
Map creation software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Geocomp Systems GeoNav
Analytical or scientific software
0Geodetic software
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Map creation software
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0HYPACK HYSWEEP
Analytical or scientific software
0HYPACK MAX
Analytical or scientific software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0Latitude software
Office suite software
0MicroSurvey FieldGenius
Analytical or scientific software
0MicroSurveyCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0NOAA Shoreline Data Explorer
Route navigation software
0PC-Mapper software
Map creation software
0Project analysis and costing software
Project management software
0Project data integration software
Project management software
0Sharetech Tabs Plus
Time accounting software
0Sokkia Imap
Map creation software
0Sokkia Spectrum Survey Suite
Analytical or scientific software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Surface modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Survey software
Analytical or scientific software
0Topographic database software
Information retrieval or search software
0Trimble HYDROpro
Map creation software
0Trimble Terramodel
Computer aided design CAD software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Construction Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Cost Estimators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Landscape Architects
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Geodetic Surveyors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Surveyors → Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (71% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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