How much does a surveyor make?

In the United States, surveyors with more experience, a license, or in-demand skills may earn more. Pay also differs by employer and industry, location, and how complex or specialized the work is.

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

What's a typical day like?

They check old property records, then use GPS or a robotic tool outdoors to measure distances and mark points. At a computer, they check the data and make maps or reports showing property lines or building sites.

U.S. surveyors usually earn a bachelor's degree in surveying or a related field, then train under a licensed surveyor for several years. They typically pass the FS, PS, and a state exam; requirements vary by state.

Usually a bachelor's degree (preparation level 4 of 5)

Good for people who like keeping things organized and building and doing.

The U.S. has more than 1.5 million survey points that help make sure maps from different government agencies line up.

The US figure is the median and the Japan figure is the average, so it's not a perfect comparison. Prices differ too.