The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Surveying and mapping firms
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow about as fast as average. Increased demand for mapping technology is expected to require additional technicians to gather and prepare the data. However, drones and other technologies are making workers more efficient.
Opportunities will be best for technicians who have formal training in Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). However, many people have the basic skills needed to qualify for these jobs. Thus, applicants for technician jobs may face competition.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians (CIS 100464)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
790 Small |
& |
4.8% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
102 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
403 Small |
& |
4.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
52 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
28 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Du Page County |
102 Very small |
& |
2.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
18 Very small |
& |
22.2% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
36 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| McHenry County |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
33 Very small |
& |
-6.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
20 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
33 Very small |
& |
12.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
64,200 Small |
& |
3.3% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
7,800 Few |