Very High Risk
High Risk
Moderate–High
Emerging Risk
Lower Risk
National View

US Surveyor Retirement Pressure

Tap a state to see retirement risk, pipeline strength, and market opportunity.

Avg age of PLS
55–60
Many states have 30–50% set to retire in 10–15 years.
Licensees 55+ (%)
35–45%
Higher values point to a sharper retirement cliff.
Replacement rate
~50% of need
New licenses vs. estimated retirees.
Pipeline strength
Mixed
LSIT / FS exam flow and local programs.
Firm structure
1–3 PLS shops
Smaller firms with older owners magnify transition risk.
Rural dependence
High
How much work depends on a few PLS covering large rural areas.

Field Insight

Rural areas feel retirements first: when a sole PLS exits, entire counties can be left underserved and fees rise quickly.