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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Hourly Rate

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Updated: 20 May 2013

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician 2013 Total Pay (?

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$27,281 - $51,062

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MEDIAN: $37,686

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Job Listings

Geographic Information Systems Technician

May 09

City of Vista - Vista, CA

of Information Technology Technician. This position... Create and maintain the data in the Geographic Information System (GIS) with a high level of detail and... - Indeed

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$12	$24	$36
Hourly Rate	$11.66 - $22.80
Overtime	$11.43 - $33.54

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$24K	$48K	$72K
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,007
Profit Sharing	$778 - $3,052
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$27,281 - $51,062
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 20 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 322

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Tasks

Draw maps using automated drafting software, and annotate sources and quality of information layers.
Transform diverse data into standardized computer input for databases and maps.
Compile and assess visual information from diverse sources like aerial photos, geological surveys, and satellite images.
Document new and familiar sources of GIS data, their uses, and quality concerns.

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Companies and Industries for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Engineering Services	$12.75 - $25.85
Water Utilities	$11.99 - $25.23
Energy or Utilities	$12.94 - $27.16
Government	$13.12 - $26.90
Information Technology (IT) Services	$11.73 - $24.89

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Key Statistics for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 27%			Male 73%
Hourly Rate:	$13.16 - $20.18			$14.88 - $19.69

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

10%

1-4 years

61%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$12.00 - $21.10
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Geography	$12.81 - $22.02
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography	$11.63 - $20.99
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	$9.50 - $20.39
Associate's Degree	$9.97 - $21.25

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 81%		Dental: 65%
	Vision: 54%		None: 17%

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