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	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	Surveyors	Geodetic Surveyors	Architectural and Civil Drafters	Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
SUMMARY	48% Moderate Risk	28% Low Risk	28% Low Risk	25% Low Risk	36% Low Risk	20% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	4.0/10	6.7/10	6.0/10	5.6/10	5.3/10	5.6/10
POLLING	61% (High Risk, Based on 61 votes)	51% (Moderate Risk, Based on 85 votes)	41% (Moderate Risk, Based on 203 votes)	43% (Moderate Risk, Based on 21 votes)	53% (Moderate Risk, Based on 273 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	4.5%	8.2%	4.4%	4.4%	4.1%	0.6%
WAGES	$51,940 or $24.97 per hour	$108,970 or $52.39 per hour	$72,740 or $34.97 per hour	$72,740 or $34.97 per hour	$64,280 or $30.90 per hour	$117,960 or $56.71 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	56,720	439,380	53,080	53,080	109,550	22,580
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DESCRIPTION	Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, 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 maps.	Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.	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.	Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.	Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.	Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

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