Employers of Surveying majors in NC

Surveyors

Surveyors make precise measurements to determine property boundaries. They provide data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects. Surveying involves both fieldwork and office work. When working outside, surveyors may stand for long periods and often walk long distances, sometimes in bad weather. Most work full time. Surveyors typically need a bachelor’s degree. They must be licensed before they can certify legal documents and provide surveying services to the public. The median annual wage for surveyors was $61,140 in May 2017. Employment of surveyors is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Surveyors will continue to be needed to certify boundary lines, work on resource extraction projects, and review sites for construction.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Surveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps of the Earth's surface. Surveying technicians visit sites to take measurements of the land. Mapping technicians use geographic data to create maps. They both assist surveyors and cartographers and photogrammetrists. Surveying technicians work outside extensively and can be exposed to all types of weather. Mapping technicians work primarily indoors on computers. Most surveying and mapping technicians work for firms that provide engineering, surveying, and mapping services on a contract basis. Local governments also employ these workers in highway and planning departments. Surveying technicians usually need a high school diploma. However, mapping technicians often need formal education after high school to study technology applications, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The median annual wage for surveying and mapping technicians was $43,340 in May 2017. Employment of surveying and mapping technicians is projected to 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Increased demand for the data from mapping technology requires additional technicians to gather the information.

Survey Researchers

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. The median annual wage for survey researchers was $54,270 in May 2017.