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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

General Information

Description

Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit53.11%
  2. Private, not for profit19.67%
  3. State and local government17.40%
  4. Federal government7.72%
  5. Self-employed2.08%

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

  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$107,970

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$77,144

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$34,460
$147,260
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 60%
  • Master's degree 20%
  • Post baccalaureate 16%
  • Associate's degree 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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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

Knowledge

  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • English Language

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.