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Surveyors and Spatial Scientists

University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2322

Surveyors and Spatial Scientists plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine and delineate boundaries and features of tracts of land, marine floors and underground works, prepare and revise maps, charts and other geographic products, and analyse, present and maintain geographical information about locations in space and time.

People employed18,500
Median pay$2,300per week, full-time
Projected growth+10.2%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+1.1%per year
Median age39
Female share12%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 58.1% university · 29.2% vet / tafe · 10.3% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

NSW 27.6% · QLD 22.3% · VIC 21.4% · WA 18.3% · SA 5.6% · TAS 1.9% · ACT 1.7% · NT 1.2%

Top industries

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Public Administration and Safety · Mining.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.