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Surveying and Mapping Technicians
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.
What a surveying and mapping technician does
Become a surveying and mapping technician
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good surveying and mapping technician
- Reading work related information.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $28 per hour with an average salary of $57,200 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $23 and $31 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $48,000 and $64,300 per year.
Surveying And Mapping Technician job outlook
- There are 948 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 221 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.