Occupations

Surveyors

Cartographers

Photogrammetrists

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialists

Survey Technicians

GIS Technicians

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Architects

Engineers

Landscape architects

Environmental scientists and specialists

Social scientists

Urban and regional planners

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

“These occupations should experience faster than average employment growth. Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists who have a bachelor's degree and strong technical skills should have favorable job prospects.” according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.

Earnings vary by specialty, location, education, and level of competency and responsibility.

            Beginning Average Income:  $30,720

            Average Income:  $59,530 (adjusted for Utah)

 

MORE INFORMATION

ACSM - American Congress on Surveying & Mapping

NSPS - National Society of Professional Surveyors

WestFED - Western Federation of Professional Surveyors

UCLS - Utah Council of Land Surveyors