Surveying & mapping
Surveying and mapping technician
Collect measurements and prepare mapping information under the direction of surveying or engineering professionals.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Technical training or employer preparation
Civil engineering technology and geomatics are related routes. Ask which courses teach field measurement and mapping software. A bachelor’s degree is not required for every technician job; requirements vary by employer.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “High school diploma or equivalent.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Portland Community College
Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Study surveying, materials and technical work that supports civil engineering.
Ask: Which surveying and computer-aided design skills will I practice in the field?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Oregon Tech
Geomatics
Explore surveying, positioning, mapping and spatial data.
Ask: Which land surveying or GIS option fits my goal, and what practical work and licensure steps are separate?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Take this question to a counselor.
Which entry roles combine field work with the mapping tools I want to learn?
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $26.82. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 662 jobs in 2024 to 775 in 2034. The projected 984 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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