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Geographic Information Systems Technicians

Job Information

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.

Information

  • Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations and add 286,600 new jobs over the 2008-18 decade.
  • Excellent job prospects are expected.
  • Workers can enter this field with many different levels of formal education, but relevant computer skills are always needed.

Statistics

Personality I'm a problem solver
Salary $79,930/yr ($39.97/hr)
Job Outlook Average
Education Bachelors