SOC 17-1022
Surveyors
Risk Score
⚠️50/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥53,080
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$73K
$44K – $116K
Projected Growth
📈+4.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖83/100
High exposure
💡 Surveyors face a risk score of 50/100 — 6 points above the national average of 44. With 83/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $73K ($26K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 50/100, Surveyors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 53,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects and on-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Surveyors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Automated structural and systems analysis software
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
Client communication and technical consultation
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 75% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 63% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 72% |