career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Architectural and Civil Drafters and Surveyors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Surveyors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3011 | 17-1022 |
| title | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Surveyors |
| onet code | 17-3011.00 | 17-1022.00 |
| description | Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings. | Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 109,550 | 53,080 |
| a mean | 68,860 | 76,730 |
| a median | 64,280 | 72,740 |
| a pct10 | 44,040 | 43,680 |
| a pct25 | 52,880 | 53,590 |
| a pct75 | 79,510 | 94,550 |
| a pct90 | 98,190 | 116,330 |
| h mean | 33 | 36 |
| h median | 30 | 34 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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