Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.
Median pay: $116,580/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +8.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 31,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
• Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
• Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
• Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
• Perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.
• Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
• Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
What's the median pay for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?
The median pay for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians is $116,580 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?
Employment for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians is projected to change +8.2% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?
About 31,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.