How much does a Land Surveyor make in the United States?
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The average Land Surveyor salary in the United States is $193,041 as of May 25, 2023. The range for our most popular Land Surveyor positions (listed below) typically falls between $41,769 and $344,312. Keep in mind that salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including position, education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Land Surveyor's Annual Base Salary
Job Title | Salary | Hourly Rate | Location | Date Updated |
Land Surveyor I | $51,728 | $24.87 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Land Surveyor II | $64,901 | $31.20 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Land Surveyor III | $74,355 | $35.75 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Land Surveyors Supervisor | $81,984 | $39.42 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Land Surveyors Manager | $107,811 | $51.83 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Top Land Executive | $299,685 | $144.08 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Land Administration Manager | $180,911 | $86.98 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Land Administration Supervisor | $135,822 | $65.30 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Land Support Agent I | $55,151 | $26.51 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
Land Support Agent II | $74,371 | $35.76 | United States | May 25, 2023 |
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Surveys and investigates land surfaces to project precise measurement and location of lines, angles, points, areas, and elevations. Performs project research, boundary calculations, and records accuracy of survey data, notes, and sketches. May require a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. View Land Surveyor I SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Field Surveyor I, Land Surveyor, Entry, Professional Land Surveyor I, Land Surveyor I
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Surveys and investigates land surfaces to project precise measurement and location of lines, angles, points, areas, and elevations. Performs project research, boundary calculations, and records accuracy of survey data, notes, and sketches. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. May have to complete an apprenticeship, and/or formal training in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. View Land Surveyor II SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Field Surveyor II, Land Surveyor, Experienced, Professional Land Surveyor II, Land Surveyor II
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Surveys and investigates land surfaces to project precise measurement and location of lines, angles, points, areas, and elevations. Performs project research, boundary calculations, and records accuracy of survey data, notes, and sketches. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. May have to complete an apprenticeship, and/or formal training in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. View Land Surveyor III SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Field Surveyor III, Land Surveyor, Lead, Land Surveyor, Senior, Professional Land Surveyor III, Land Surveyor III
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Supervises a staff who surveys and investigates land surfaces to project precise measurement and location of lines, angles, points, areas, and elevations. Ensures the staff performs project research, boundary calculations, and records accuracy of survey data, notes, and sketches. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. View Land Surveyors Supervisor SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Land Surveyor Crew Chief, Land Surveyor Party Chief, Land Surveyor, Field Supervisor, Land Surveyors Supervisor
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Manages and coordinates surveys and investigations of land surfaces. Ensures compliance to all applicable regulations and requirements including boundary calculations and legal issues. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as advisor to land surveying team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a unit/department head. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. View Land Surveyors Manager SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Field Chief Land Surveyor, Land Survey Manager, Land Surveyors Manager
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Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's land activities, including land acquisitions, leasing and selling. Manages and maintains landowners and stakeholders relationships. Evaluates all documentation and transaction records; oversees negotiations and legal issues. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. View Top Land Executive Salary
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Manages the proper receiving, recording, documentation, and dissemination of all land agreements and land contracts. Serves as a liaison to the land department and customers to ensure proper interpretation of land agreements and contracts. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. View Land Administration Manager SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Land Agreement and Contracting Manager, Land Administration Manager
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Prepares, updates and maintains all land documentation, land maps and lease records. Coordinates activities of the land department. Works in compliance with all local, state and federal agencies and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. View Land Administration Supervisor SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Land Documentation Compliance Administration Supervisor, Land Administration Supervisor
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Provides technical support for all land transactions and activities. Prepares lease and royalty paperwork, maintains records of land use and land activity, and performs other support assignments as necessary. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View Land Support Agent I SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Entry Land Analyst, Land Clerk I, Land Support Agent I
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Provides technical support for all land transactions and activities. Prepares lease and royalty paperwork, maintains records of land use and land activity, and performs other support assignments as necessary. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. View Land Support Agent II SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Intermediate Land Analyst, Land Clerk II, Land Support Agent II