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The surveyor, or land surveyor, maps and charts areas of land. The data they collect is used to plan on the use of the land.
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Surveyor SalaryA surveyor collects data and information about a piece of land, then places a practical application on a particular piece of land. The data they collect is transferred into plans, maps, and schematics. The primary function of a surveyor is to map the curves, topography, boundaries, and elevations of the land. This can include the collection of old legal documents, titles, and deeds. After they have collected the proper information, architects, drafters, and engineers can then create plans for what that piece of land is going to be used for.
The surveyor must be skilled with several different types of measuring instruments, including various sensors and GPS systems. Through the use of these instruments or the direction of a small team of survey technicians, they take and retake all needed measurements, then send them off to the next stage of construction or planning.  Being a surveyor require extensive education, on the job training, and state licensing. To start, a four-year college degree, typically a bachelor's, is becoming the standard. Most get their degree in surveying or a related field, like engineering. Some smaller schools offer two plus year training courses. While this is not the preferred route to take, it is still effective in finding a surveying job.
Following formal education, most surveyors must work with an established surveyor for up to four years. This provides essential on the job training needed to ensure accuracy on the job. Following this period of time, the average surveyor gets licensed by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Being licensed is almost essential for getting a high paying surveyor position or being a lead surveyor. The median surveyor salary is currently $43,000 a year. The normal salary range for a surveyor is between $27,500 and $77,000, primarily based on location and experience. The average salary for a surveyor is $52,250. The average salary is typically earned by those who have been licensed and are currently working as a lead surveyor.
Surveying is the first stage of any construction of renovation process. All the information a surveyor collects is essential to perform the following stages of construction planning.
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