Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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Growth
The number of 'Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians' job openings is expected to rise 10.1% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians' was $98,740, or $47.47 per hour
'Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians' were paid 113.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 416,320 people employed as Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians within the United States.
This represents around 0.28% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 355 people are employed as Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 15-1299.02
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