What does a Surveyor earn?

On average, surveyors earn around $74,000 per year in the U.S.. Surveyors create precise measurements and documents to accurately determine the boundaries of a property or land, and provide advice related to the legal requirements of their analysis. Surveyors can choose to specialise in a particular area such as construction surveying, land surveying, or hydrography.

How to earn more as a Surveyor

To become a surveyor, you will need a degree in surveying, civil engineering, or geography. Alternatively, you can go through a degree apprenticeship. To make more money as a surveyor, you can move into a specialised area, such as land surveying or become a manager within a surveying firm. You could also become self-employed or set up your own surveyor company.