Surveyors (17-1022)
Occupation description: 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.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 333 | 406 | 21.9 | 9 | 18 | 34 |
| United States | 49,200 | 52,200 | 0.0 | 1,300 | 2,400 | 4,000 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is robust with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 32.66 | 17.36 | 22.96 | 30.49 | 40.44 | 50.41 |
| Alaska | 41.85 | 26.21 | 34.46 | 42.51 | 49.59 | 57.40 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 43.80 | 32.20 | 37.03 | 44.03 | 50.84 | 58.11 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 37.95 | 23.92 | 30.67 | 35.82 | 46.11 | 56.47 |
| Balance of State | * | * | 30.67 | * | 46.11 | * |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.
