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Surveying and Mapping Technicians

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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).

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Entry level hourly / annual

$14.47

$30,095

Typical hourly / annual

$23.62

$49,135

Experienced hourly / annual

$29.45

$61,263

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Idaho graphic Annual Openings 70
Total Employed 440
Projected Growth 0.2%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Surveying and Mapping Technicians 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

Table Key

Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
Surveying Technology/Surveying   - - - 11 - -
Geography   19 - 2 16 3 -
Geographic Information Science and Cartography   50 7 - 18 - -
Total (126) 69 7 2 45 3 -
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Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System

Eligible Training Provider data for Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
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Employment Rate

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