Geospatial Technology

Jobs & Outlook

Professionals with GIS skills are in great demand in the San Francisco Bay Area, across the country and around the world.

Local (Bay Area) Jobs

• Bay Area Automated Mapping Association (BAAMA) provides a listing of local companies looking for professionals with GIS skills. BAAMA also provides professional networking opportunities.

National and International Jobs

• GIS Jobs Clearninghouse Primarily postings in the USA
• GISJobs.com National and international Geospatial Technology jobs
• URISA Marketplace for job listings The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is the national association for GIS professionals

How much money will I make?

Salary surveys for professionals with GIS skills vary widely. GIS skills tend to increase your salary from the base rate associated with your job skill. For example, a peace officer with GIS skills could see a 3-5% increase in their salary. Below are some links to GIS salary surveys. The URISA salary survey found that the average geospatial professional earned $61,540 in 2011.

 

 

For more information on careers in Geotechnology, see the GeoTech Center