Occupations/15-1299.02
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
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.
Usually a certificate, vocational program, or associate degree — not a bachelor’s.
AI automation risk
81%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
37%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
79%
Higher automation risk
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
- Mostly routine
Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
- Task
Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
- 02Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
- 03Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
- 04Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
- 05Perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.
- 06Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.98
- Degree of automation2.90
- Time sitting4.69
- Originality (ability)2.88
- Conflict situations1.99
- Hands-on objects/tools3.60
- Outdoors / weather2.00
- Disease exposure1.14
- Decision freedom4.03
Top abilities
- Written Comprehension3.75
- Oral Comprehension3.75
- Deductive Reasoning3.75
- Near Vision3.62
- Information Ordering3.62
- Inductive Reasoning3.62
- Problem Sensitivity3.50
- Oral Expression3.50
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.88
- Active Listening3.50
- Writing3.12
- Speaking3.50
- Mathematics3.00
- Science2.12
- Critical Thinking3.62
- Active Learning3.00
- Learning Strategies2.62
- Monitoring3.00
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 96 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stanford University Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit | Computer Science 11.0701 | $62,400 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $147,858 2 yr $136,499 Bachelor's · CIP 11.07 |
University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA · Public | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $15,200 | 24% | 87% | 1 yr $109,429 2 yr $110,878 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA · Public | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $14,800 | 11% | 93% | 1 yr $109,392 2 yr $120,462 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $103,078 2 yr $100,127 Master's · CIP 11.01 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $101,903 2 yr $94,281 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
Georgetown University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Computer Science 11.0701 | $65,400 | 12% | 95% | 1 yr $93,342 2 yr $88,639 Bachelor's · CIP 11.07 |
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA · Public | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $11,800 | 17% | 91% | 1 yr $88,731 2 yr $91,152 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr $87,663 2 yr $79,558 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX · Public | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $14,600 | 65% | 73% | 1 yr $86,867 2 yr — Master's · CIP 11.01 |
University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN · Private nonprofit | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $50,200 | 77% | 82% | 1 yr $84,021 2 yr $88,527 Master's · CIP 11.01 |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr $81,158 2 yr $79,957 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 | $13,200 | 63% | 83% | 1 yr $78,244 2 yr $77,024 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |