DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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. Excludes "Cartographers and Photogrammetrists" (17-1021), "Surveyors" (17-1022), and "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 8 - Southwest	N/A	0	N/A	$0.85/hr	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Minnesota	750	83	$28.43/hr	$0.68/hr	$17.87/hr	$22.45/hr	$28.80/hr	$34.50/hr	$38.47/hr
U S	53,030	955	$23.56/hr	$0.12/hr	$13.80/hr	$16.98/hr	$21.86/hr	$28.69/hr	$36.52/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Other Regional Data For Surveying and Mapping Technicians Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 390 $27.79/hr N/A EDR 7W- Central 50 $29.63/hr N/A EDR 3 - Arrowhead 50 $23.52/hr N/A EDR 5 - North Central 40 $27.27/hr N/A EDR 4 - West Central 40 $33.03/hr N/A EDR 10 - Southeast 30 $31.44/hr N/A EDR 9 - South Central 20 $33.76/hr N/A EDR 2 - Headwaters 20 $29.17/hr N/A EDR 6E- Southwest Central 10 $26.79/hr N/A EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley N/A N/A N/A EDR 7E- East Central N/A N/A N/A EDR 1 - Northwest N/A N/A N/A EDR 8 - Southwest N/A N/A N/A

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change  -
Architectural and Civil Drafters	20	$23.49/hr	N/A
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians	20	$26.33/hr	N/A
Conservation Scientists	N/A	$28.07/hr	N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tool and Die Makers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	N/A	N/A	N/A

• Obtains land survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Compiles notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained and work performed.
• Directs work of subordinate members of party, performing surveying duties not requiring licensure.
• Computes and measures scaled distances between reference points to establish exact relative position of adjoining prints.
• Forms three-dimensional image of aerial photographs taken from different locations, using mathematical and aides and plotting instruments.
• Verifies identification of topographical features and accuracy of contour lines by comparison with aerial photographs, old maps, and other reference materials.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in drafting maps or in production of blueprints, photostats, and photographs.
• Stores, retrieves, and compares map information, using computers and data banks.
• Analyzes aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial, resource, or topographical data.
• Trims, aligns, and joins prints to form photographic mosaic, maintaining scaled distances between reference points.
• Marks errors and makes corrections, such as numbering grid lines or lettering names of rivers or towns.
• Lays out and matches aerial photographs in sequence taken, looking for missing areas.
• Traces contours and topographical details to produce map.
• Calculates latitude, longitude, angles, areas, and other information for mapmaking from survey field notes, using reference tables and computer.