Land Surveyor

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Map the earth's surface to establish property boundaries, guide construction, and support land development with precision measurement

$45,000 – $90,00010% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels

Survey Technician → Licensed Surveyor → Senior Surveyor → Survey Firm Owner

$90k

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10%

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4

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Land Surveyors measure and map land to establish property boundaries, prepare sites for construction, create topographic maps, and provide legal descriptions of land. They use GPS, total stations, drones, and LiDAR technology. Surveying is required for virtually all real estate transactions, construction projects, and infrastructure development. Industry Demand: high — significant shortage as experienced surveyors retire, with only half the replacement workforce entering the field

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✓Critical shortage creates strong demand and rising salaries

✓Work outdoors using cutting-edge measurement technology

✓Essential role in construction, real estate, and infrastructure

✓Path to business ownership with low startup costs

✓Blend of fieldwork, technology, and legal expertise

💰 Salary Range

Entry

$45K

Senior

$90K

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