Career Paths From Surveyors

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansCareer Change91.6% skill match
Surveyors and Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 29% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$53,350
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Forest and Conservation TechniciansCareer Change95.2% skill match
Surveyors and Forest and Conservation Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Forest and Conservation Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 28% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$54,560
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Forensic Science TechniciansCareer Change94.8% skill match
Surveyors and Forensic Science Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Forensic Science Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 4% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$72,060
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthCareer Change91.3% skill match
Surveyors and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 27% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$55,090
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersCareer Change93.6% skill match
Surveyors and First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 24% higher.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$93,530
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersCareer Change94% skill match
Surveyors and First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$79,920
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsCareer Change91.6% skill match
Surveyors and Nuclear Medicine Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Nuclear Medicine Technologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 34% higher.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$101,370
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsCareer Change95.5% skill match
Surveyors and Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$56,870
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
RadiologistsCareer Change92.2% skill match
Surveyors and Radiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Radiologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 458% higher.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$420,860
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansCareer Change93.7% skill match
Surveyors and Veterinary Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Veterinary Technologists and Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 37% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$47,380
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersCareer Change91.8% skill match
Surveyors and First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$58,430
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Food Science TechniciansCareer Change91.2% skill match
Surveyors and Food Science Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Food Science Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 31% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$52,130
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsCareer Change95.8% skill match
Surveyors and Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$58,170
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
Civil EngineersLateral Move0% skill match
Surveyors and Civil Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Civil Engineers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 34% higher.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$100,840
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsLateral Move0% skill match
Surveyors and Cartographers and Photogrammetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Cartographers and Photogrammetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% higher.
Current median salary
$75,440
Target median salary
$81,390
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.