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Geographic Information Systems Technologist and Technician

Mid-level

Also known as: CADD GIS Technician (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Geographic Information Systems Technician), Cartographic Technician, Conversion Specialist, Field GIS Technician (Field Geographic Information Systems Technician)

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

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.
GISGeospatial TechnologyCartographySpatial AnalysisData ScienceEngineeringInformation TechnologySoftwareSTEMTechnology

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
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In-demand software
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareAutodesk AutoCADESRI ArcGIS ArcPyESRI ArcGIS Survey 123ESRI ArcGIS softwareGeographic information system GIS softwareGeographic information system GIS systemsJavaScriptMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointPythonQGISRockWare ArcMapStructured query language SQL

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly automate routine GIS tasks like data extraction and data processing, shifting the focus for technicians from manual work to validating AI outputs and managing advanced systems. Their roles will evolve to demand proficiency in AI tools, critical interpretation of complex analyses, and applying geospatial insights, ensuring their careers pivot towards higher-level problem-solving and system management.

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Salary

$76,279 - $152,558 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

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Bachelor's Degree

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