How much does a Survey Technician make in California? The average Survey Technician salary in California is $63,552 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $51,321 and $75,642. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Survey Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $40,185 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $51,321 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $63,552 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $75,642 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $86,649 CA March 26, 2024
25% $51,321 10% $40,185 90% $86,649 75% $75,642 $63,552 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Survey Technician ?

Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles between them. A land surveying professional is called a land surveyor. These points are usually on the surface of the Earth, and they are often used to establish maps and boundaries for ownership, locations, such as building corners or the surface location of subsurface features, or other purposes required by government or civil law, such as property sales. Surveyors work with elements of geometry, trigonometry, regression a...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $60,729 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $61,593 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $63,782 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $60,613 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $59,058 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $62,860 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $60,901 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $57,387 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $70,293 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $70,120 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Survey Technician in California
Experis - Dallas , TX
Job Title: Survey Technician Location: Dallas, Texas Pay Range: $55,000-$80,000 Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, deed research, boundary analysis, easement preparation, legal description, and computing survey points Processing of raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D Perform QA/QC checks Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service. Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.Required Skills: Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of easement documents, legal descriptions, final plat preparation, construction staking 2 years TXDOT Survey Project experience with MicroStation - OpenRoads, GeoPak Ability to operate Aut
- 1 day ago
Hire Resolve US - Executive Recruitment Agency - Philadelphia , PA
Hire Resolve's client is a leading Civil Engineering firm that is urgently seeking the expertise of a Survey Technician in Philadelphia, PA. Responsibilities: Involvement in every aspect of plan preparation and production Downloading survey field notes and plotting existing conditions Creating surfaces Various calculations to support field personnel Title report review and compliance Identifying problems and providing solutions Requirements 3 plus years related Civil/Survey experience Experience working with Autodesk Civil 3D Experience interfacing with survey field crews College degree or technical school in Civil/Survey related field preferred Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Goal oriented and highly organized Desire and ability to learn new technologies Self-motivated, team player Benefits Salary: $55K/yr - $75K/yr negotiable Health plan: Vision, Dental, Medical, Life and Disability insurance Retirement: 401k plan Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid sick leave, paid holidays, pat
- 1 day ago
BURKHARDT ENGINEERING - Germantown , OH
Job Description Job Description SURVEY CREW OPERATOR Overview and Focus Survey Operators are responsible for assisting the Survey Crew Chief with the collection, layout, and completion of survey field work. The primary role of a Survey Operator is support and assist the Survey Crew Chief with various surveying related tasks to maximize the efficiency of field operations. Responsibilities Setup and operate all survey equipment including robotic total stations, GPS equipment, 3D laser scanners, data collectors, rods, and levels. Keep survey vehicles, storage areas, and supplies clean, organized, and well stocked. Prepare equipment and load/stock survey vehicle for the day. Follow all required safety standards and guidelines. Drive/operate survey vehicle as needed. Participate in project planning and project debriefs. Locate and collect survey field data including property monuments, structures, topographical information, utilities, and other existing improvements. Provide construction la
- 1 day ago
Experis - Minnetonka , MN
Land Survey Technician Minneapolis, MN $50,000-$80,000 What’s the Job? • Assisting Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations • Processing of raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D • Perform QA/QC checks • Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff • Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service • Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism What’s Needed? • Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills. • Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of exhibits and legal descriptions, plat preparation, and field crew prep. • Ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D for production activities. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, support project coordination, and inte
- 2 days ago
KeyStaff Professionals- A Division of Midwest Staffing -
We are partnering with a company working on a once in a lifetime construction project. Offering a fly in and fly out program. Excellent pay, full benefits, don't need to relocate! -Candidates can fly in and work 2-3 weeks, then fly home for 1 week -Company will pay for all flights flying in and out, complete lodging and company vehicle or rental while working. -OT available! 10 hrs. per week but in the summer this can get up to 20+ hours Survey Party Chief will assist in planning and executing proposed field survey activities including construction staking and other construction related surveys while maintaining daily survey notes. Responsibilities: Responsible for field data collection, field calculations, using proper survey procedures and construction layout for earthworks and structural construction. Performs accurate measurements and calculations in recording the field data using instruments and measuring devices Drives company or personal vehicle to reach jobsites Identifies haza
- 3 days ago
Pape-Dawson Engineers - Alpharetta , GA
Overview This position provides office support, assisting the Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.) in the preparation of typical survey projects, such as boundary surveys, subdivision plats, construction calculation, topographic and route projects. Responsibilities Perform survey tasks as per the direction of the Survey Project Manager and Project Surveyor. Completes detailed drawings from field survey data, sketches, plans, specifications, and written or verbal instructions using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, or Trimble Business Center. Provides technical support for assigned projects. Reviews work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting to RLS for review. Prepares field packages, drawings, exhibits, legal descriptions, and completes simple calculations with specific instructions. Conducts field checks upon request. Compiles, manipulates, and analyzes survey data. Develops and maintains databases of survey data. Assist with deed research and abstract deeds, create base maps
- 4 days ago

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Survey Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Land Surveyor II

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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