Labor Market Information
Here are a couple of Careers you can have in the GIS field.
Geographic Information Systems Technicians: 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.
Sample of reported job titles: Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst), Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist), Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician), Cartographer, Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator), Technical Support Specialist
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Location |
Pay |
2012 |
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10% |
25% |
Median |
75% |
90% |
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United States |
Hourly |
$20.88 |
$29.48 |
$39.01 |
$48.96 |
$57.38 |
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Yearly |
$43,400 |
$61,300 |
$81,100 |
$101,800 |
$119,400 |
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Utah |
Hourly |
$14.67 |
$25.97 |
$35.62 |
$43.00 |
$48.99 |
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Yearly |
$30,500 |
$54,000 |
$74,100 |
$89,400 |
$101,900 |
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Urban and Regional planners: Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Sample of reported job titles: Planner; Community Development Planner; Planning Director; Neighborhood Planner; City Planner; Community Development Director; Regional Planner; Airport Planner; Building, Planning, and Zoning Director; Community Planning and Development Representative
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Location |
Pay |
2012 |
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10% |
25% |
Median |
75% |
90% |
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United States |
Hourly |
$19.95 |
$24.87 |
$31.36 |
$39.25 |
$46.94 |
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Yearly |
$41,500 |
$51,700 |
$65,200 |
$81,600 |
$97,600 |
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Utah |
Hourly |
$18.66 |
$22.64 |
$27.50 |
$32.89 |
$37.65 |
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Yearly |
$38,800 |
$47,100 |
$57,200 |
$68,400 |
$78,300 |
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United States |
Employment |
Percent |
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2012 |
2022 |
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Urban and Regional Planners |
38,700 |
42,700 |
+10% |
21,400 |
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Utah |
Employment |
Percent |
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|
2010 |
2020 |
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Urban and Regional Planners |
320 |
400 |
+22% |
20 |
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