Salary Breakdown
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Average
$85,400
ANNUAL
$41.06
HOURLY
Entry Level
$43,270
ANNUAL
$20.81
HOURLY
Mid Level
$81,120
ANNUAL
$39.00
HOURLY
Expert Level
$131,040
ANNUAL
$63.00
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
4,630
Projected job openings through 2030
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Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
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Top Expected Tasks
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
01
Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
02
Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
03
Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
04
Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
05
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.
06
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.
07
Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
08
Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
09
Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases.
10
Perform integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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