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Surveyor

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

Below national median; evaluate local demand

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

California

$103,790 / yr

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Rank #2

New Jersey

$93,260 / yr

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Rank #3

Washington

$88,340 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
CA CaliforniaCompact: No	$103,790High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
NJ New JerseyCompact: Yes	$93,260Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	Varies by board	Details
WA WashingtonCompact: Yes	$88,340Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	No educational requirements	Varies by board	Details
OR OregonCompact: Pending	$87,730Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
SD South DakotaCompact: Yes	$86,260Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
AK AlaskaCompact: No	$85,520Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details