HOW MUCH MONEY DO SURVEYORS MAKE?

The need for educated surveying professionals in City, County, State and Federal government agencies, as well as in corporate and private practices, is growing at a fast pace. This need is creating opportunities for students with the desire to pursue the various surveying disciplines.

Surveyors who practice in the area of land development can usually expect to make salaries comparable to civil engineers. Graduates of a four-year Surveying program usually start at about $42,000. Well-educated surveyors have a bright financial future ahead of them.