Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Survey & Mapping Technicians:
40.0%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forSurveying and Mapping Technicians
$54,240 median salary•6,900 annual openings•SOC Code: 17-3030
Surveying and Mapping Technicians are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Surveying and Mapping Technicians
They collect data and make maps to help people understand land shapes and boundaries for construction or planning projects.
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Employment & Wage Data
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Median Wage
$54,240
Jobs (2025)
58,800
Growth (2025-35)
+5.8%
Annual Openings
6,900
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
