Hourly Wage for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I?

As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I in the United States is $32, which translates to an annual salary of about $67,300.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30 to $36 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27 per hour

10% $27

50% (Median) $32

90% $39

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,300	$6,192	$1,429	$36
Average	$67,300	$5,608	$1,294	$32
25th Percentile	$61,400	$5,117	$1,181	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salaries

A Geographic Information Systems Analyst I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Geographic Information Systems Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I (0-2 years): $67,213
GIS Data/Insights Analyst, Intermediate (2-4 years): $78,862
Geographic Information Systems Analyst III (4-7 years): $90,519
Geographic Information Systems Analyst IV (7+ years): $116,334
Geographic Information Systems Analyst V (7-10 years): $132,704

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Geographic Information Systems Analyst I	0-2 years	$67,213
GIS Data/Insights Analyst, Intermediate	2-4 years	$78,862
Geographic Information Systems Analyst III	4-7 years	$90,519
Geographic Information Systems Analyst IV	7+ years	$116,334
Geographic Information Systems Analyst V	7-10 years	$132,704

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How Do Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Geographic Information Systems Analyst Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,500.
California: $74,200.
Massachusetts: $73,200.

District of Columbia $74,500 California $74,200 Massachusetts $73,200 Washington $72,900 New Jersey $72,900 Alaska $72,800 Connecticut $71,900 New York $71,500

Hawaii $70,300 Rhode Island $69,700 Maryland $69,400 Minnesota $68,800 Colorado $68,600 Illinois $68,600 Oregon $68,300 Delaware $68,100

New Hampshire $68,000 Virginia $67,700 Pennsylvania $67,000 Nevada $66,600 North Dakota $66,400 Michigan $66,200 Wisconsin $66,200 Vermont $66,000

Maine $65,600 Texas $65,600 Arizona $65,500 Ohio $65,500 Georgia $64,900 Indiana $64,600 Wyoming $64,500 Utah $64,400

Iowa $64,400 Kansas $64,100 Louisiana $64,000 Missouri $63,900 North Carolina $63,900 Florida $63,600 Montana $63,500 Nebraska $63,400

Kentucky $63,300 South Carolina $63,000 Tennessee $62,900 Idaho $62,800 New Mexico $62,300 Oklahoma $62,200 Alabama $61,800 South Dakota $61,100

Arkansas $60,800 West Virginia $60,600 Mississippi $60,000

Top Paying Cities for Geographic Information Systems Analyst Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $84,800
San Francisco: $83,900
Oakland: $82,100

San Jose, CA $84,800

San Francisco, CA $83,900

Oakland, CA $82,100

New York, NY $77,400

Paramus, NJ $76,500

Queens Village, NY $76,500

Passaic, NJ $76,400

Bergenfield, NJ $76,400

Stamford, CT $76,300

Huntington, NY $76,200

Newark, NJ $75,800

Bridgeport, CT $75,600

Vallejo, CA $75,500

New Brunswick, NJ $75,400

Petaluma, CA $75,400

Middlesex, NJ $75,300

Somerset, NJ $75,200

Santa Cruz, CA $75,100

Boston, MA $74,700

Monterey, CA $74,500

Seattle, WA $74,300

Santa Rosa, CA $74,300

Los Angeles, CA $74,300

Juneau, AK $74,100

Washington, DC $74,100

Orange, CA $73,800

Long Beach, CA $73,600

Anaheim, CA $73,600

Santa Ana, CA $73,600

Anchorage, AK $73,500

Santa Maria, CA $73,300

Everett, WA $73,300

Danbury, CT $73,100

Bremerton, WA $73,000

Sacramento, CA $72,700

Tacoma, WA $72,700

New Suffolk, NY $72,700

Santa Barbara, CA $72,700

Trenton, NJ $72,600

San Diego, CA $72,600

Brockton, MA $72,500

Fairbanks, AK $72,300

Lompoc, CA $72,200

Lowell, MA $72,100

Ventura, CA $72,100

Nashua, NH $72,100

Stockton, CA $72,100

Modesto, CA $71,600

Poughkeepsie, NY $71,400

Olympia, WA $71,300

Kennewick, WA $71,300

New Haven, CT $71,300

Lawrence, MA $71,000

Hartford, CT $71,000

Riverside, CA $71,000

New Bedford, MA $70,900

Richland, WA $70,900

Atlantic City, NJ $70,800

San Bernardino, CA $70,800

Bakersfield, CA $70,800

New Britain, CT $70,800

New London, CT $70,700

Norwich, CT $70,700

Portsmouth, NH $70,700

Boulder, CO $70,600

Portland, OR $70,500

Worcester, MA $70,500

Minneapolis, MN $70,300

Philadelphia, PA $70,200

Honolulu, HI $69,900

Saint Paul, MN $69,900

Vineland, NJ $69,900

Providence, RI $69,700

Chicago, IL $69,500

Springfield, MA $69,400

Bellingham, WA $69,400

Baltimore, MD $69,400

Chico, CA $69,200

Pittsfield, MA $69,000

Manchester, NH $68,900

Spokane, WA $68,600

Denver, CO $68,600

Albany, NY $68,300

Troy, NY $68,200

Nassau, NY $68,200

Schenectady, NY $68,100

Wilmington, DE $68,000

Burlington, VT $67,900

Salem, OR $67,900

Portland, ME $67,700

Yakima, WA $67,600

Rochester, MN $67,400

Reno, NV $67,400

Fresno, CA $67,400

Milwaukee, WI $67,300

Detroit, MI $67,300

Ann Arbor, MI $67,300

Allentown, PA $67,200

Carson City, NV $67,100

Syracuse, NY $67,100

Colorado Springs, CO $67,100

Houston, TX $67,000

Eugene, OR $67,000

Gary, IN $66,900

Springfield, OR $66,800

Bismarck, ND $66,800

Galveston, TX $66,800

Medford, OR $66,700

Fort Collins, CO $66,700

Austin, TX $66,600

Concord, NH $66,600

Mesa, AZ $66,500

Reading, PA $66,400

Phoenix, AZ $66,400

Dallas, TX $66,400

Saint Cloud, MN $66,400

Madison, WI $66,300

Utica, NY $66,100

Raleigh, NC $66,000

Des Moines, IA $66,000

Rochester, NY $66,000

Atlanta, GA $65,900

Battle Creek, MI $65,800

Salt Lake City, UT $65,800

Lancaster, PA $65,700

Harrisburg, PA $65,600

Kansas City, MO $65,600

Richmond, VA $65,500

Pittsburgh, PA $65,500

Boca Raton, FL $65,500

Fort Worth, TX $65,500

Champaign, IL $65,500

Kansas City, KS $65,500

Columbus, OH $65,500

Cincinnati, OH $65,400

Indianapolis, IN $65,400

Cleveland, OH $65,400

Las Vegas, NV $65,400

Petersburg, VA $65,300

Huntsville, AL $65,200

Lansing, MI $65,100

Lebanon, PA $65,100

Pueblo, CO $65,100

Appleton, WI $65,100

Buffalo, NY $65,100

Elkhart, IN $65,000

Saint Louis, MO $65,000

York, PA $65,000

Racine, WI $65,000

Dayton, OH $65,000

Charlotte, NC $65,000

Gastonia, NC $64,900

Billings, MT $64,900

Beaumont, TX $64,900

Lorain, OH $64,900

Benton Harbor, MI $64,900

Toledo, OH $64,900

Elyria, OH $64,800

Fargo, ND $64,800

Springfield, IL $64,800

Rock Hill, SC $64,800

Rockford, IL $64,800

Binghamton, NY $64,800

Flagstaff, AZ $64,700

Fort Lauderdale, FL $64,700

Duluth, MN $64,600

Miami, FL $64,600

Grand Forks, ND $64,600

Cheyenne, WY $64,600

Cedar Rapids, IA $64,400

Bangor, ME $64,400

Durham, NC $64,300

Louisville, KY $64,300

Grand Rapids, MI $64,300

Hialeah, FL $64,300

Casper, WY $64,200

Virginia Beach, VA $64,100

Scranton, PA $64,100

New Orleans, LA $64,100

Akron, OH $64,100

Sarasota, FL $64,000

Peoria, IL $64,000

Nashville, TN $63,900

Omaha, NE $63,900

Green Bay, WI $63,900

Baton Rouge, LA $63,900

Charleston, SC $63,900

Tampa, FL $63,800

Tucson, AZ $63,800

Saint Petersburg, FL $63,800

Davenport, IA $63,800

Jamestown, NY $63,800

Evansville, IN $63,700

Port Arthur, TX $63,700

Bradenton, FL $63,700

Santa Fe, NM $63,600

Orlando, FL $63,400

Clearwater, FL $63,400

La Crosse, WI $63,300

Canton, OH $63,300

Ogden, UT $63,200

High Point, NC $63,200

Albuquerque, NM $63,200

Newport News, VA $63,200

Corpus Christi, TX $63,100

Norfolk, VA $63,100

Laramie, WY $63,100

Rock Island, IL $63,100

Fort Myers, FL $63,000

Moline, IL $63,000

Boise, ID $63,000

Jacksonville, FL $63,000

Saginaw, MI $63,000

Salisbury, NC $63,000

Memphis, TN $62,900

Tulsa, OK $62,900

Waterloo, IA $62,900

Lincoln, NE $62,800

Spartanburg, SC $62,800

Fort Wayne, IN $62,800

Cedar Falls, IA $62,700

Provo, UT $62,700

San Antonio, TX $62,600

Greensboro, NC $62,600

South Bend, IN $62,600

Savannah, GA $62,500

Muskegon, MI $62,500

Birmingham, AL $62,500

Winston Salem, NC $62,500

Lake Charles, LA $62,300

Anderson, IN $62,300

Lexington, KY $62,300

Wichita, KS $62,200

Augusta, GA $62,200

Greenville, SC $62,200

Lima, OH $62,200

Tuscaloosa, AL $62,200

Springfield, OH $62,100

Columbia, SC $62,100

Bloomington, IN $62,000

Asheville, NC $62,000

Knoxville, TN $61,700

Shreveport, LA $61,700

Wilmington, NC $61,600

Roanoke, VA $61,600

Topeka, KS $61,500

Frankfort, KY $61,500

Longview, TX $61,400

Melbourne, FL $61,400

Oklahoma City, OK $61,400

Chillicothe, OH $61,400

Sioux Falls, SD $61,300

Mobile, AL $61,300

Terre Haute, IN $61,300

Altoona, PA $61,200

Amarillo, TX $61,200

Killeen, TX $61,200

Chattanooga, TN $61,100

Fayetteville, AR $61,100

Lynchburg, VA $61,000

Idaho Falls, ID $61,000

Sioux City, IA $61,000

Gainesville, FL $60,900

Portsmouth, OH $60,800

Little Rock, AR $60,800

Lafayette, LA $60,800

Youngstown, OH $60,800

Daytona Beach, FL $60,800

Clarksville, TN $60,800

Temple, TX $60,700

Pensacola, FL $60,700

Hopkinsville, KY $60,500

Erie, PA $60,500

Florence, SC $60,500

Charleston, WV $60,400

Great Falls, MT $60,400

Macon, GA $60,300

Tallahassee, FL $60,300

Pine Bluff, AR $60,200

Helena, MT $60,200

Fayetteville, NC $60,200

Waco, TX $60,200

Vincennes, IN $60,100

Lubbock, TX $60,100

Alamogordo, NM $60,000

Twin Falls, ID $60,000

Rapid City, SD $59,900

Jackson, MS $59,800

Huntington, WV $59,800

Greenville, MS $59,800

Parkersburg, WV $59,700

Montgomery, AL $59,700

Wichita Falls, TX $59,700

Springfield, MO $59,700

Biloxi, MS $59,600

Monroe, LA $59,600

Columbus, GA $59,500

Sumter, SC $59,500

Johnstown, PA $59,500

Pascagoula, MS $59,300

Abilene, TX $59,300

Kingsport, TN $59,200

Albany, GA $59,200

Gulfport, MS $59,200

Alexandria, LA $58,900

Fort Smith, AR $58,800

El Paso, TX $58,600

Las Cruces, NM $58,300

Harlingen, TX $58,100

Pocatello, ID $58,100

Florence, AL $58,000

Brownsville, TX $58,000

Mcallen, TX $57,900

Dothan, AL $57,800

Columbus, MS $57,400

Altus, OK $57,000

Lawton, OK $56,900

Pierre, SD $56,700

What Skills Can Increase a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 12.59% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
CAD (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer
Data Management (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Data Management comprises all disciplines related to managing data as a valuable resource. The concept of data management arose in the 1980s as technology moved from sequential processing (first cards, then tape) to random access storage. Since it was now possible to store a discreet fact and quickly access it using random access disk technology, those suggesting that data management was more important than business process management used arguments such as "a customer's home address is stored in 75 (or some other large number) places in our computer systems." However, during this period, random access processing was not competitively fast, so those suggesting "process management" was more important than "data management" used batch processing time as their primary argument. As software applications evolved into real-time, interactive usage, it became obvious that both management processes were important. If the data was not well defined, the data would be mis-used in applications. If the process wasn't well defined, it was impossible to meet user needs.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	12.59%
CAD	2.71%
Data Management	1.92%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I's salary.

Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
JavaScript: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Team Development	$72,011	7%
Troubleshooting	$72,011	7%
JavaScript	$70,665	5%

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Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $75,133. While startup companies pay approximate $63,619.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$63,619
Growth Stage	51~500	$67,269
Established	501~5000	$72,547
Enterprise	5000+	$75,133

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Geographic Information Systems Analyst I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 68% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Geographic Information Systems Analyst positions in Software & Networking or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Geographic Information Systems Analyst I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$87,490	$42.0	30%
Biotechnology	$84,125	$40.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$82,106	$39.0	22%
Energy & Utilities	$79,414	$38.0	18%
Internet	$77,395	$37.0	15%

How Education impacts a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Geographic Information Systems Analyst Is enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I with a Bachelor's Degree is between $61,952 and $66,309).

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salaries by Degree Level

$69,000
$68,000
$67,000
$66,000
$65,000
$64,000
$63,000
$62,000

Typical Education for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	8.4%
High School	8.4%
Associates	7.8%
Bachelors	57.8%
Masters	25.7%
Doctorate	0.3%

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Geographic Information Systems Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$61,400

Average $67,300/year

$74,300

$5,117

Average $5,608/month

$6,192

$1,181

Average $1,294/week

$1,429

$30

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,300	$6,192	$1,429	$36
Average	$67,300	$5,608	$1,294	$32
25th Percentile	$61,400	$5,117	$1,181	$30

Salary Trends for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

Salaries for a Geographic Information Systems Analyst I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,220 in 2023 to around $65,061 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Geographic Information Systems Analyst I salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

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Common company salaries for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

Here are companies hiring for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Geographic Information Systems Analyst I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Geographic Information Systems Analyst I roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

2. Which country is best for GIS jobs?

The best countries for GIS jobs include the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, and Singapore, with job counts of 828, 259, 715, and 128 respectively. Salaries for Geographic Information Systems Analysts range from $58,400 to $75,100, with a median salary of $66,200, making these countries attractive for GIS professionals seeking competitive compensation.

3. Is GIS hard to get a job in?

It can be challenging for recent graduates to secure entry-level GIS positions initially, as opportunities may seem limited. However, with persistence and networking, you can find roles that offer competitive salaries ranging from $58,400 to $75,100. Collaborating with industry experts and staffing services can also enhance your job search success.

4. Is being a GIS analyst stressful?

Being a GIS analyst can be both rewarding and challenging. While many professionals enjoy their work, the role can also be stressful due to tight deadlines and complex projects. With a salary range from $58,400 to $75,100, the financial rewards can help offset some of the stress associated with the job.

5. What is the highest salary for GIS specialist?

The highest salary for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst typically ranges from $58,400 to $75,100, with a mid-salary of $66,200. However, in some cities, GIS specialists can earn significantly more, such as $100,624 in Los Angeles and $100,621 in Raleigh.

6. What is the minimum salary of data analyst in US?

The minimum salary for a Geographic Information Systems Analyst in the US is approximately $58,400. On average, salaries range from $66,200 to $75,100, reflecting the varying levels of experience and expertise in the field.

7. Which analysts make the most money?

Geographic Information Systems Analysts earn competitive salaries, with a minimum of $58,400, a mid-range salary of $66,200, and a maximum of $75,100. While these figures are substantial, analysts in sectors like finance, energy, and mining can earn even higher, often exceeding $100,000.

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