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Geographic Information Systems Technicians

General Information

Description

Assist scientists, technologists, 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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit68.34%
  2. State and local government12.74%
  3. Private, not for profit9.17%
  4. Federal government7.01%
  5. Self-employed2.58%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$65,480

State-by-state Salary

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$116,920
$62,350
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 67%
  • Master's degree 26%
  • High school 3%
  • Associate's degree 1%
  • Post-secondary certificate 1%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Geography
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Design
  • English Language

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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