Texas
How to Become a Surveying Technician
Learn what surveying technician professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$47,680
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
1–2 years
Total Investment
$20,000–$40,000 (in-state tuition over 4 years)
Employment #s
8720
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring surveying technician and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$36,120 – $77,200
United States
$36,120 – $77,200
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Is a license required?
Yes
Credential
The License/Certification — CST and the SIT/RPLS Pathway
Continuing Education
6 hours at Pearson VUE testing centers nationwide
Examination
The Exam Curriculum (What You Actually Must Know
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Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors controls the gate. This guide maps it.
Common Questions
Credential
