U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMake exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43,950 | 1.7 % | $27.95 | $58,140 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.81 | $19.36 | $26.39 | $34.79 | $43.23 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $30,800 | $40,260 | $54,880 | $72,360 | $89,930 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 33,090 | 2.59 | $27.26 | $56,700 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 2,970 | 0.05 | $29.98 | $62,370 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,810 | 0.08 | $34.75 | $72,270 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 1,110 | 0.36 | $25.88 | $53,830 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 850 | 0.13 | $28.59 | $59,460 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 33,090 | 2.59 | $27.26 | $56,700 |
| Land Subdivision | 230 | 0.45 | $27.95 | $58,140 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 1,110 | 0.36 | $25.88 | $53,830 |
| Coal Mining | 280 | 0.35 | $22.62 | $47,050 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 110 | 0.33 | $25.85 | $53,760 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 480 | 0.02 | $39.54 | $82,230 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,810 | 0.08 | $34.75 | $72,270 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 240 | 0.01 | $34.22 | $71,180 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 360 | 0.04 | $31.19 | $64,870 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 30 | 0.12 | $30.78 | $64,030 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,830 | 0.35 | 1.00 | $38.20 | $79,460 |
| Texas | 4,060 | 0.40 | 1.17 | $25.49 | $53,030 |
| Florida | 2,080 | 0.29 | 0.85 | $28.22 | $58,700 |
| Virginia | 1,890 | 0.54 | 1.55 | $28.18 | $58,620 |
| New York | 1,650 | 0.20 | 0.57 | $28.40 | $59,080 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 390 | 1.28 | 3.70 | $35.23 | $73,270 |
| Wyoming | 300 | 1.10 | 3.19 | $25.27 | $52,550 |
| Montana | 440 | 1.04 | 3.00 | $26.43 | $54,970 |
| North Dakota | 280 | 0.80 | 2.30 | $22.70 | $47,220 |
| Vermont | 220 | 0.76 | 2.20 | $21.83 | $45,410 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,830 | 0.35 | 1.00 | $38.20 | $79,460 |
| Alaska | 390 | 1.28 | 3.70 | $35.23 | $73,270 |
| Nevada | 520 | 0.47 | 1.36 | $34.48 | $71,730 |
| Washington | 830 | 0.31 | 0.90 | $34.10 | $70,930 |
| Delaware | 110 | 0.29 | 0.82 | $34.06 | $70,850 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,280 | 0.51 | 1.48 | $26.84 | $55,820 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,260 | 0.55 | 1.60 | $29.91 | $62,220 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 860 | 0.51 | 1.48 | $25.28 | $52,590 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 730 | 0.53 | 1.54 | $37.79 | $78,600 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 680 | 0.14 | 0.39 | $30.79 | $64,030 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 680 | 0.18 | 0.51 | $38.89 | $80,900 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 650 | 0.30 | 0.86 | $23.94 | $49,800 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 620 | 0.52 | 1.51 | $28.01 | $58,270 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 610 | 0.17 | 0.50 | $32.71 | $68,030 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 470 | 0.38 | 1.10 | $27.06 | $56,280 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | 80 | 2.08 | 6.01 | $43.44 | $90,360 |
| Anchorage, AK | 330 | 1.98 | 5.73 | $35.80 | $74,470 |
| Lafayette, LA | 270 | 1.91 | 5.52 | $24.47 | $50,900 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 160 | 1.58 | 4.58 | $19.83 | $41,250 |
| Pascagoula, MS | 80 | 1.50 | 4.33 | $17.85 | $37,120 |
| Redding, CA | 90 | 1.49 | 4.31 | $33.91 | $70,520 |
| Charleston, WV | 210 | 1.48 | 4.29 | $19.62 | $40,810 |
| Corvallis, OR | 40 | 1.11 | 3.22 | $28.62 | $59,520 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 170 | 1.11 | 3.22 | $24.12 | $50,170 |
| Billings, MT | 80 | 1.01 | 2.92 | $25.21 | $52,440 |