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A comprehensive guide to Surveyor licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$72,406 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
103,790High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: Yes
93,260Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
88,340Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirements6-24 monthsDetails
OR
OregonCompact: Pending
87,730Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
SD
South DakotaCompact: Yes
86,260Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: No
85,520Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails