U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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17-1022 Surveyors

Make 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.

Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists (broad occupation)

Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers (minor group)

Architecture and Engineering Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009