# 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 15-1299.02
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- GIS Specialist (Geographic Information Systems Specialist)
- GIS Technician (Geographic Information Systems Technician)
- Geographic Information System Analyst (GIS Analyst)
- Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst)
- Geographic Information Systems Administrator (GIS Administrator)
- Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator)
- Resource Analyst
- CADD GIS Technician (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Geographic Information Systems Technician)
- Cartographic Technician
- Conversion Specialist
- Field GIS Technician (Field Geographic Information Systems Technician)
- GIS Consultant (Geographic Information Systems Consultant)

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.f |
| Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users. | Core | 4.A.4.b.6.d |
| Perform 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. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.b |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.3.b.1.f |
| Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation. | Core | 4.A.2.a.2.a |
| Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.u |
| Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.f |
| Perform integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems. | Core | 4.A.2.a.4.d |
| Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, equipment, or applications. | Core | 4.A.4.b.6.d |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information. | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Prepare analytical reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.c |
| Create databases to store electronic data. | 4.A.2.b.2.f |
| Update computer database information. | 4.A.3.b.1.f |
| Provide technical support for software maintenance or use. | 4.A.4.b.6.d |
| Design software applications. | 4.A.2.b.2.b |
| Write computer programming code. | 4.A.3.b.1.a |
| Evaluate data quality. | 4.A.2.a.2.a |
| Develop scientific or mathematical models. | 4.A.2.b.2.u |
| Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables. | 4.A.2.a.4.d |
| Prepare data for analysis. | 4.A.3.b.1.f |
| Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments. | 4.A.4.b.4.j |
| Test software performance. | 4.A.1.b.2.h |
| Design computer modeling or simulation programs. | 4.A.2.b.2.b |
| Document technical specifications or requirements. | 4.A.3.b.6.i |
| Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems. | 4.A.3.b.1.d |
| Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues. | 4.A.4.b.1.a |
| Develop models of information or communications systems. | 4.A.3.b.2.d |
| Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems. | 4.A.4.b.6.d |
| Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details. | 4.A.4.a.2.h |
| Train others in computer interface or software use. | 4.A.4.b.3.e |
| Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in green applications. | 4.A.2.a.4.a |
| Conduct research to gain information about products or processes. | 4.A.1.a.1.t |
| Design integrated computer systems. | 4.A.2.b.2.b |
| Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends. | 4.A.2.b.3.a |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Geography | knowledge | 4.71 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 4.48 |
| English Language | knowledge | 4.04 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.75 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.75 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.62 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.62 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.62 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.5 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.5 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.5 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.5 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.4 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.38 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.25 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.25 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.25 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.15 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.04 |
| Mathematics | essential_skill | 3 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Number Facility | ability | 3 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3 |
| Programming | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 2.88 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Unix | Specialized Skill |
| TypeScript | Specialized Skill |
| Transact-SQL | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Shell Script | Specialized Skill |
| ServiceNow | Specialized Skill |
| PostgreSQL | Specialized Skill |
| Node.js | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Visio | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Specialized Skill |
| Linux | Specialized Skill |
| Kubernetes | Specialized Skill |
| JQuery | Specialized Skill |
| Github | Specialized Skill |
| Apple IOS | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe Photoshop | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe Illustrator | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe After Effects | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe Acrobat | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amazon Web Services AWS software | Data base user interface and query software | yes | yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | yes |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system | yes | yes |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Azure software | Development environment software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | yes |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes | yes |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software | yes | yes |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software | yes | no |
| Adobe After Effects | Video creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| Apple iOS | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Atlassian JIRA | Content workflow software | yes | no |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Bootstrap | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| C | Development environment software | yes | no |
| C# | Object or component oriented development software | yes | no |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software | yes | no |
| Cascading style sheets CSS | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| Docker | Application server software | yes | no |
| Extensible markup language XML | Enterprise application integration software | yes | no |
| Git | File versioning software | yes | no |
| GitHub | Application server software | yes | no |
| Go | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Google Angular | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| Google Workspace software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| JavaScript Object Notation JSON | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| Jenkins CI | Enterprise application integration software | yes | no |
| jQuery | Object or component oriented development software | yes | no |
| Kubernetes | Application server software | yes | no |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Microsoft ASP.NET | Web platform development software | yes | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| E-Mail | 4.92 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.81 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 4.69 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.68 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.55 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.39 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.29 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.03 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.98 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.91 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.73 |
| Contact With Others | 3.69 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.6 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.56 |
| Time Pressure | 3.46 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.45 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.13 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.12 |
| Level of Competition | 3.1 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.03 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.92 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.9 |
| Physical Proximity | 2.79 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.5 |
| Public Speaking | 2.45 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 2.29 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 2.19 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 2 |
| Conflict Situations | 1.99 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 1.92 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 1.9 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 1.84 |
| Spend Time Standing | 1.69 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 1.59 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 1.58 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 1.58 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 1.51 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 1.51 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 1.47 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 1.42 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution


## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 6.17 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 5.88 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 5.19 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 4.45 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 4.26 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 3.53 |
| Dependability | work_style | 3 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.67 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 2.53 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 2.52 |
| Office Work | specific_interest_area | 2.47 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 2.31 |
| Intellectual Curiosity | work_style | 2.08 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 2.01 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.93 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.93 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17-3031.00 | role-17-3031-00 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 15-2051.00 | role-15-2051-00 | Data Scientists | Primary-Short |
| 17-1021.00 | role-17-1021-00 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Primary-Short |
| 19-3092.00 | role-19-3092-00 | Geographers | Primary-Short |
| 17-1022.01 | role-17-1022-01 | Geodetic Surveyors | Primary-Short |
| 15-1243.00 | role-15-1243-00 | Database Architects | Primary-Long |
| 19-2099.01 | role-19-2099-01 | Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | Primary-Long |
| 15-1211.00 | role-15-1211-00 | Computer Systems Analysts | Primary-Long |
| 15-2099.01 | role-15-2099-01 | Bioinformatics Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 19-4099.03 | role-19-4099-03 | Remote Sensing Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 19-4044.00 | role-19-4044-00 | Hydrologic Technicians | Supplemental |
| 15-1242.00 | role-15-1242-00 | Database Administrators | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Digital Technology | digital-technology |
| Public Service & Safety | public-service-safety |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Bachelor's degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | biological-and-biomedical-sciences |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | computer-and-information-sciences-and-support-services |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | health-professions-and-related-programs |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | homeland-security-law-enforcement-firefighting-and-related-protective-services |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | multi-interdisciplinary-studies |
| Physical Sciences | physical-sciences |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 108970
- **Mean Wage:** 116700
- **Pct10Wage:** 52650
- **Pct25Wage:** 76360
- **Pct75Wage:** 147530
- **Pct90Wage:** 176800
- **Employment:** 439380
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 130160 | 106200 | 4.24 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 43000 | 126550 | 5.19 |
| 52 | 52 | Finance and Insurance | Sector | 28690 | 126080 | 1.62 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 25660 | 127600 | 3.21 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 24880 | 96000 | 0.97 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 21020 | 102950 | 0.58 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 18100 | 79900 | 0.47 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 13460 | 95780 | 1.78 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 13130 | 100550 | 0.76 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 11030 | 83320 | 0.17 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 9590 | 108370 | 2.91 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 7000 | 65350 | 0.33 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 541720 | 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | National industry | 1240 | 7.16 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 43000 | 5.19 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 130160 | 4.24 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 25660 | 3.21 |
| 524114 | 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | National industry | 3860 | 3.02 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 9590 | 2.91 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 13460 | 1.78 |
| 52 | 52 | Finance and Insurance | Sector | 28690 | 1.62 |
- **Count:** 51

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 92
- **Percentile:** 97
- **Band:** High
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 95 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 88 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 1 | 95 | High | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.29778584910303174 | 88 | High | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.18518518518518517
- **Beta:** 0.5925925925925926
- **Gamma:** 1

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create, analyze, report, convert, or transfer data, using specialized applications program software. | 0.13105513764897764 | 3.71 |
| Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software. | 0.04221290091985095 | 4.03 |
| Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information. | 0.0134547202445267 | 3.98 |
| Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users. | 0.010681609965120435 | 4.26 |
| Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, equipment, or applications. | 0.008216623050092643 | 3.97 |
| Perform 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. | 0.006778714016326431 | 4.24 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 8.2
- **Growth Percentile:** 88
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 31.3
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 84
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 472
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 510.5

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 29
- **Skills:** 64
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 127
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** b034b274ee90f759