Surveyors in Pennsylvania
Surveyors measure and map land, marking property boundaries and collecting data on terrain, elevation, and location for construction, engineering, and legal purposes. They work outdoors on job sites and in offices, using specialized instruments and software to produce detailed records that guide development and establish property lines. In Pennsylvania the median pay is $75,950 a year, 1% above the national median of $75,440.
$75,950median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$60,630–$93,720middle half earn
1,610employed in Pennsylvania
$75,440U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Pennsylvania
20open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Pennsylvania or remote
4employers hiring
17posted in the last 7 days
AZ · NY · HIwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
MathematicsReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningCoordinationActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Mathematics (knowledge)Engineering and TechnologyGeographyComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceDesign
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Surveyors.
Licenses and training in Pennsylvania
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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O*NET-SOC 17-1022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.