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Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Job 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. 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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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 70 |
| Total Employed 440 | |
| Projected Growth 0.2% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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