Occupation is in demand for the following regions:
Northeast
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Surveying and mapping firms
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this occupation is expected to show little to no change. Increased demand for mapping technology is expected to require additional technicians to gather and prepare the data. However, drones and other technologies are making workers more efficient.
Opportunities will be best for technicians who have formal training in Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). However, many people have the basic skills needed to qualify for these jobs. Thus, applicants for technician jobs may face competition.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians (CIS 100464)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
1,354 Small |
& |
7.0% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
156 Few |
| Champaign Area |
20 Very small |
& |
15.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
634 Small |
& |
6.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
72 Few |
| Decatur Area |
18 Small |
& |
22.2% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
41 Very small |
& |
12.2% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Du Page County |
178 Small |
& |
4.5% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
31 Small |
& |
9.7% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
22 Small |
& |
4.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Lake County |
66 Small |
& |
10.6% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
8 Few |
| McHenry County |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
23 Small |
& |
8.7% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
57 Small |
& |
14.0% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
23 Small |
& |
13.0% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
26 Very small |
& |
11.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
18 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
38 Small |
& |
2.6% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Will County |
57 Small |
& |
15.8% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| United States |
58,400 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
6,400 Moderate |