Hourly wage for Geographic Information Systems Manager

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,000	$13,000	$3,000	$75
Average	$136,800	$11,400	$2,631	$66
25th Percentile	$121,400	$10,117	$2,335	$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,000	$13,000	$3,000	$75
Average	$136,800	$11,400	$2,631	$66
25th Percentile	$121,400	$10,117	$2,335	$58

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Geographic Information Systems Manager	$130,091
Intermediate Level Geographic Information Systems Manager	$130,776
Senior Level Geographic Information Systems Manager	$133,060
Specialist Level Geographic Information Systems Manager	$139,185
Expert Level Geographic Information Systems Manager	$142,852

Year	Average Annual Salary
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2023	$129,304
2024	$129,552
2025	$128,561
2026	View More

Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
High School	8.5%
Associates	8.5%
Bachelors	44.8%
Masters	37.0%
Doctorate	1.2%

FAQ about Geographic Information Systems Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Geographic Information Systems Manager?

The Geographic Information Systems Manager manages, plans, assigns, and reviews the work of mappers and drafters working on GIS projects. Manages the utilization of Geographic Information System techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in a given geographic location. Being a Geographic Information Systems Manager provides GIS technical support and develops solutions for all application problems. Prepares, provides, and updates maps and data sets to clients. In addition, Geographic Information Systems Manager knowledgeable of GIS software and technology. Works in conjunction with CAD drafters and technicians. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require Geographic Information Systems Professional certification (GSIP). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Geographic Information Systems Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Geographic Information Systems Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

2. What are the skills of Geographic Information Systems Manager

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

2.)

Business Development: Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.

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Quality Assurance: Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.

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Entry Level	5%
Mid Level	4%
Senior Level	3%
Top Level	2%
Experienced	4%

Core Compensation
Core Compensation	Median	% of Total
Base Salary	$136,800	68.2%
Bonus	$9,300	4.6%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation	Median	% of Total
Social Security	$11,177	5.6%
401K/403B	$6,136	3.1%
Disability	$2,922	1.5%
Healthcare	$8,352	4.2%
Pension	$7,889	3.9%
Time Off	$17,982	9.0%
Total Compensation	$200,558	100%

Hourly Wage for Geographic Information Systems Manager Salary in the United States