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Land Surveyor

Updated Mar 26, 2026
Licensed professional performing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, as-built surveys, and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys. Uses total stations, GPS/GNSS, drones, and LiDAR. Required for property subdivision and construction layout.
TAGS
surveyorGPSstakingboundarytopographic
DETAILS
license
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
category
Professional — Survey
education
4-year degree + experience
median wage
$65,000-$95,000
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