SOC 17-1022
Surveyors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ50/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ53,080
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$73K
$44K โ $116K
Projected Growth
๐+4.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค83/100
High exposure
๐ก Surveyors face a risk score of 50/100 โ 6 points above the national average of 44. With 83/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $73K ($26K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 50/100, Surveyors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 53,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects and on-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Surveyors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Automated structural and systems analysis software
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
Client communication and technical consultation
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Map creation software
Geographic information system
Analytical or scientific software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Geography
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 75% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 63% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 72% |