Built Environment
Land Surveyor
Property lines still need legal humans.
AI Risk Score: 3/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
What you actually do
Measure and map land boundaries for development, construction, and legal documentation.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Data tools help, but legal sign-off and field validation stay human.
What it pays
$52,000 - $91,000
BLS OOH: Surveyors (May 2024 pay)
How to get in
Surveying degree/certification + FS/PS exams + licensure.
Where demand is growing
Steady demand tied to infrastructure and permitting.
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