Surveyors in South Dakota
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 South Dakota the median pay is $77,190 a year, 2% above the national median of $75,440.
$77,190median pay in South Dakota, per year
$68,890–$100,580middle half earn
180employed in South Dakota
$75,440U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota
19open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in South Dakota or remote
4employers hiring
16posted in the last 7 days
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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 South Dakota
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
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 17-1022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.