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- An average land surveyor earns $63,420 per year.
- Entry-level surveyors earn $40,684 per year.
- Land surveying careers are expected to increase 20% over the next decade.
- Many enjoy the outdoor work.
- The cost for a survey is $380-$540.
- Surveying can be rewarding if you like outdoors and challenges.
- Pay impacts on experience.
- Recently licensed surveyors earn about $90,000.
- The highest 10% of surveyors earn over $104,850 per year.
- Becoming fully licensed needs passing exams and having four years of experience.
- Education requires a bachelor’s degree.
- Surveyors in managerial roles can earn $150,000-$200,000 per year.
- The lowest 10% of surveyors earn under $36,110 per year.
- Land surveys are needed for various purposes like property transactions, building projects, and property enhancements.
- A land survey is necessary for homeowners to confirm property boundaries.
- Land survey costs vary based on numerous factors such as lot size, terrain, and survey type.
- Land surveyor salaries vary depending on the region and experience.
- The highest land surveyor salaries can be found in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Maine, and California.
- In Dubbo NSW, Australia, a land surveyor has the potential to earn at least $108,699 annually.
- The highest-paying area for surveyors in the nation was Oakland-Fremont-Hayward in California, at $95,860 per year.
