Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians salary by state
What Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicianss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
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.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$58,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$82,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$120,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$163,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$195,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+8.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
31,300
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
123,970 workers
$130,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
97,870 workers
$129,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
86,390 workers
$135,000
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
76,660 workers
$135,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
25,080 workers
$138,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
25,080 workers
$138,000
Administrative and Support Services
23,190 workers
$112,000
Educational Services
17,310 workers
$91,500
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
16,520 workers
$136,500
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
16,520 workers
$136,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians pays 2% above the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians make?
The average base salary for a Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $126,500 per year, or about $60.82 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $82,000 and $163,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?
The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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