There are currently an estimated 56,100 geodesists in the United States. The geodesist job market is expected to grow by 4.4% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are geodesists?
CareerExplorer rates geodesists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 2,500 geodesists.
What’s the supply of geodesists?
The geodesist industry is concentrated in Texas, California, Florida
Geodesist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Geodesists |
|---|---|
| Texas | 6,410 |
| California | 4,520 |
| Florida | 4,000 |
| Georgia | 1,770 |
| Illinois | 1,710 |
| Colorado | 1,620 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,610 |
| North Carolina | 1,530 |
| New York | 1,470 |
| Louisiana | 1,460 |
| Virginia | 1,360 |
| Arizona | 1,360 |
| Ohio | 1,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1,290 |
| Michigan | 1,050 |
| South Carolina | 1,000 |
| Minnesota | 980 |
| Oklahoma | 960 |
| Maryland | 950 |
| Tennessee | 920 |
| Alabama | 910 |
| New Jersey | 900 |
| Indiana | 870 |
| Missouri | 830 |
| Washington | 780 |
| Kentucky | 670 |
| Utah | 650 |
| West Virginia | 630 |
| Wisconsin | 610 |
| Mississippi | 570 |
| Arkansas | 550 |
| Oregon | 530 |
| Nevada | 490 |
| Iowa | 450 |
| Connecticut | 430 |
| Nebraska | 430 |
| Kansas | 350 |
| Montana | 350 |
| New Mexico | 290 |
| New Hampshire | 280 |
| Maine | 270 |
| Alaska | 250 |
| North Dakota | 250 |
| Idaho | 250 |
| Wyoming | 240 |
| South Dakota | 180 |
| Rhode Island | 150 |
| Hawaii | 140 |
| Delaware | 120 |