Occupation ยท SOC 17-1022
Surveyors: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of surveyors can typically be done from home. The score of 50% means only part of the detailed job titles in this group were judged teleworkable. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 53,080 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $72,740 ($34.97 an hour).
US employment
53,080
Median annual wage
$72,740
Mean annual wage
$76,730
Median hourly wage
$34.97
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- California$103,790
- New Jersey$93,260
- Washington$88,340
- Oregon$87,730
- South Dakota$86,260
Top 5 after cost of living
- South Dakota$97,370
- California$93,740
- North Dakota$88,520
- Iowa$87,420
- Indiana$86,800
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $99,590 | $26,850 (+36.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $78,380 | $5,640 (+7.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $117,960 | $45,220 (+62.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $99,240 | $26,500 (+36.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Hydrologists | $92,060 | $19,320 (+26.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $5,680 (+7.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas7,530
- 2. Florida4,310
- 3. California3,750
- 4. Minnesota1,850
- 5. Massachusetts1,800
- 6. Georgia1,720
- 7. North Carolina1,660
- 8. Colorado1,580
- 9. New York1,570
- 10. Illinois1,450
States that pay the most
- 1. California$103,790
- 2. New Jersey$93,260
- 3. Washington$88,340
- 4. Oregon$87,730
- 5. South Dakota$86,260
- 6. Alaska$85,520
- 7. Delaware$85,350
- 8. Massachusetts$84,260
- 9. Nevada$82,990
- 10. Indiana$81,010
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Civil EngineersTeleworkable
- Industrial EngineersTeleworkable
- Mechanical EngineersOn-site
- Electrical EngineersTeleworkable
- Engineers, All OtherOn-site
- Architects, Except Landscape and NavalTeleworkable
- Architectural and Civil DraftersTeleworkable
- Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerTeleworkable
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