Careers in GIS

Organizations across the globe are increasingly relying on location intelligence to make better decisions. As a result, careers in GIS are in demand more than ever. Equipped with data visualization and spatial analysis skills, GIS professionals qualify for occupations in countless fields.    

10:17

Climate Scientist

Ned Gardiner, NOAA Climate Program Office

04:09

Conservationist

Michael Fay, Wildlife Conservation Society

04:06

Forester

Chris Ferner, Colorado State Forest Service

03:37

GIS Manager

Ingrid Bruce, City of Rancho Cucamonga

04:29

Health Geographer

Seth Wiafe, Loma Linda University

04:13

Helicopter Firefighter

Steve Robinson, Los Angeles Fire Department

App Developer

Christine Mobius, Blue Raster

5M

US employees who rely on geospatial services to do their job on a regular basis

$350B

The yearly global value of GIS and the related geospatial economy

$74K

The median salary for GIS professionals in the United States.

Testimonial

In my professional career, I have worked as a GIS professor, consultant, and manager; but I can say that my biggest accomplishment in my professional life has been working as the GIS director at Hopew

Luis Olivieri

GIS Director, Hopeworks ‘N Camden

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