Careers · Geodetic Surveyors · Connecticut
Geodetic Surveyors in Connecticut
Geodetic surveyors measure large areas of Earth's surface using satellite systems, GPS technology, LIDAR, and other precision instruments. They work for government agencies, engineering firms, construction companies, and mapping organizations In Connecticut the median pay is $76,730 a year, 2% above the national median of $75,440.
$76,730median pay in Connecticut, per year
$70,880–$95,540middle half earn
430employed in Connecticut
$75,440U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
MathematicsReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeaking
Knowledge areas
Mathematics (knowledge)Engineering and TechnologyGeographyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguagePhysics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Geodetic Surveyors.
Licenses and training in Connecticut
Geodetic Surveyors pay in other states
California · $105,330Alaska · $99,550Oregon · $97,070Massachusetts · $94,590Washington · $85,610Montana · $84,610Minnesota · $83,620Maine · $83,200Delaware · $82,890Nevada · $82,460
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against geodetic surveyors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against geodetic surveyors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 17-1022.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut, annual.