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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.
Overview
| $32,340.00 | Median Annual Wage | 3,000 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 5.1 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 42.2 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 76,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 51.0 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 90,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 6.8 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
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Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)