Also called: Tax Map Technician, Parcel Mapper
Maintains the official maps of property lines that counties use for taxes and land records.
A cadastral tech reads deeds and survey plats, updates parcel boundaries in GIS when land is split or sold, and helps residents find their property lines.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree in GIS or on-the-job training.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: GIS, Surveying Technology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 17-3031: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI reads deeds and updates parcels faster; careful humans still check legal descriptions, but fewer are needed.
Classes: Geometry, Computer applications, Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3031.
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