What are the main factors that influence a GIS Analyst IV's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A GIS Analyst 's salary?

A GIS Analyst 's salary grows with experience: a GIS Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $76,987, a GIS Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $90,520, a GIS Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $116,333, a GIS Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $132,712, a GIS Manager (10+ years)earns $123,235,

What are the highest paying states for a GIS Analyst IV?

GIS Analyst IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for GIS Analyst IV roles are District of Columbia $128,804, California $128,315, Massachusetts $126,605. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of GIS Analyst roles make?

Salaries for GIS Analyst level roles vary by specialization: GIS Analyst V: $132,712; GIS Technician/Analyst IV: $116,390; Senior GIS Analyst: $93,168; GIS Analyst III: $90,520; GIS Analyst: $90,161.

How do different companies affect a GIS Analyst IV's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for GIS Analyst IV roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

GIS Analyst IV Salary in the United States

How much does a GIS Analyst IV make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a GIS Analyst IV in the United States is $116,333 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a GIS Analyst IV's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,840
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,737 to $120,786
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,732

10% $103,732

50% (Median) $116,333

90% $124,840

GIS Analyst IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,786	$10,066	$2,323	$58
Average	$116,333	$9,694	$2,237	$56
25th Percentile	$109,737	$9,145	$2,110	$53

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Key Factors That Influence GIS Analyst IV Salaries

A GIS Analyst IV'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 GIS Analyst IV Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a GIS Analyst IV'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:

GIS Analyst II (2-4 years): $76,987
GIS Analyst III (4-7 years): $90,520
GIS Analyst IV (7+ years): $116,333
GIS Analyst V (7-10 years): $132,712
GIS Manager (10+ years): $123,235

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
GIS Analyst II	2-4 years	$76,987
GIS Analyst III	4-7 years	$90,520
GIS Analyst IV	7+ years	$116,333
GIS Analyst V	7-10 years	$132,712
GIS Manager	10+ years	$123,235

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How Do GIS Analyst IVs 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 GIS Analyst IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $128,804.
California: $128,315.
Massachusetts: $126,605.

District of Columbia $128,804 California $128,315 Massachusetts $126,605 Washington $126,140 New Jersey $126,093 Alaska $125,930 Connecticut $124,325 New York $123,674

Hawaii $121,591 Rhode Island $120,614 Maryland $119,951 Minnesota $119,044 Colorado $118,695 Illinois $118,578 Oregon $118,136 Delaware $117,810

New Hampshire $117,606 Virginia $117,147 Pennsylvania $115,810 Nevada $115,135 North Dakota $114,914 Michigan $114,565 Wisconsin $114,437 Vermont $114,181

Texas $113,471 Maine $113,425 Arizona $113,355 Ohio $113,273 Georgia $112,203 Indiana $111,668 Wyoming $111,563 Utah $111,400

Iowa $111,331 Kansas $110,772 Louisiana $110,609 North Carolina $110,551 Missouri $110,528 Florida $110,074 Montana $109,830 Nebraska $109,597

Kentucky $109,469 South Carolina $109,004 Tennessee $108,713 Idaho $108,597 New Mexico $107,748 Oklahoma $107,561 Alabama $106,875 South Dakota $105,723

Arkansas $105,095 West Virginia $104,758 Mississippi $103,746

Top Paying Cities for GIS Analyst IV

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: $146,731
San Francisco: $145,124
Oakland: $142,066

San Jose, CA $146,731

San Francisco, CA $145,124

Oakland, CA $142,066

New York, NY $133,945

Paramus, NJ $132,316

Queens Village, NY $132,310

Passaic, NJ $132,200

Bergenfield, NJ $132,189

Stamford, CT $131,933

Huntington, NY $131,886

Newark, NJ $131,026

Bridgeport, CT $130,780

Vallejo, CA $130,549

New Brunswick, NJ $130,502

Petaluma, CA $130,433

Middlesex, NJ $130,212

Somerset, NJ $130,130

Santa Cruz, CA $129,979

Boston, MA $129,269

Monterey, CA $128,861

Seattle, WA $128,594

Santa Rosa, CA $128,571

Los Angeles, CA $128,536

Juneau, AK $128,234

Washington, DC $128,106

Orange, CA $127,692

Santa Ana, CA $127,385

Long Beach, CA $127,268

Anaheim, CA $127,245

Anchorage, AK $127,187

Santa Maria, CA $126,838

Everett, WA $126,815

Danbury, CT $126,405

Bremerton, WA $126,245

Tacoma, WA $125,826

New Suffolk, NY $125,823

Sacramento, CA $125,791

Santa Barbara, CA $125,663

Trenton, NJ $125,535

San Diego, CA $125,535

Brockton, MA $125,407

Fairbanks, AK $125,122

Lompoc, CA $124,825

Lowell, MA $124,731

Ventura, CA $124,709

Nashua, NH $124,686

Stockton, CA $124,674

Modesto, CA $123,825

Poughkeepsie, NY $123,569

Olympia, WA $123,348

Kennewick, WA $123,348

New Haven, CT $123,301

Lawrence, MA $122,883

Hartford, CT $122,766

Riverside, CA $122,743

New Bedford, MA $122,627

Richland, WA $122,627

Bakersfield, CA $122,464

San Bernardino, CA $122,417

New Britain, CT $122,406

Atlantic City, NJ $122,406

New London, CT $122,359

Norwich, CT $122,324

Portsmouth, NH $122,301

Boulder, CO $122,054

Portland, OR $121,894

Worcester, MA $121,882

Minneapolis, MN $121,521

Philadelphia, PA $121,359

Honolulu, HI $120,975

Saint Paul, MN $120,919

Vineland, NJ $120,893

Providence, RI $120,556

Chicago, IL $120,219

Bellingham, WA $120,079

Springfield, MA $119,986

Baltimore, MD $119,951

Chico, CA $119,660

Pittsfield, MA $119,346

Manchester, NH $119,125

Spokane, WA $118,613

Denver, CO $118,601

Albany, NY $118,055

Troy, NY $118,008

Nassau, NY $117,884

Schenectady, NY $117,764

Wilmington, DE $117,671

Burlington, VT $117,508

Salem, OR $117,461

Portland, ME $117,101

Yakima, WA $116,984

Rochester, MN $116,624

Reno, NV $116,566

Fresno, CA $116,566

Milwaukee, WI $116,461

Detroit, MI $116,345

Ann Arbor, MI $116,325

Allentown, PA $116,310

Colorado Springs, CO $116,112

Syracuse, NY $116,054

Carson City, NV $116,054

Houston, TX $115,891

Eugene, OR $115,833

Gary, IN $115,693

Springfield, OR $115,600

Bismarck, ND $115,577

Galveston, TX $115,495

Medford, OR $115,321

Fort Collins, CO $115,274

Concord, NH $115,216

Austin, TX $115,181

Mesa, AZ $114,937

Reading, PA $114,925

Phoenix, AZ $114,914

Dallas, TX $114,879

Saint Cloud, MN $114,767

Madison, WI $114,611

Utica, NY $114,297

Rochester, NY $114,111

Des Moines, IA $114,099

Raleigh, NC $114,088

Atlanta, GA $113,913

Battle Creek, MI $113,878

Salt Lake City, UT $113,843

Lancaster, PA $113,669

Harrisburg, PA $113,506

Kansas City, MO $113,390

Champaign, IL $113,367

Kansas City, KS $113,367

Fort Worth, TX $113,355

Columbus, OH $113,335

Boca Raton, FL $113,308

Pittsburgh, PA $113,262

Richmond, VA $113,215

Indianapolis, IN $113,192

Cleveland, OH $113,180

Las Vegas, NV $113,041

Cincinnati, OH $113,041

Petersburg, VA $112,866

Huntsville, AL $112,692

Lansing, MI $112,614

Lebanon, PA $112,599

Pueblo, CO $112,587

Appleton, WI $112,552

Buffalo, NY $112,506

Dayton, OH $112,471

Racine, WI $112,447

Charlotte, NC $112,436

Saint Louis, MO $112,401

York, PA $112,331

Elkhart, IN $112,331

Gastonia, NC $112,309

Billings, MT $112,281

Beaumont, TX $112,250

Lorain, OH $112,226

Benton Harbor, MI $112,203

Toledo, OH $112,180

Binghamton, NY $112,122

Rock Hill, SC $112,110

Rockford, IL $112,052

Springfield, IL $112,005

Elyria, OH $111,994

Fargo, ND $111,994

Flagstaff, AZ $111,912

Fort Lauderdale, FL $111,843

Duluth, MN $111,773

Miami, FL $111,773

Cheyenne, WY $111,691

Grand Forks, ND $111,691

Bangor, ME $111,435

Cedar Rapids, IA $111,307

Durham, NC $111,259

Louisville, KY $111,249

Grand Rapids, MI $111,226

Hialeah, FL $111,214

Casper, WY $111,051

Scranton, PA $110,912

New Orleans, LA $110,877

Virginia Beach, VA $110,865

Akron, OH $110,807

Peoria, IL $110,656

Sarasota, FL $110,633

Nashville, TN $110,551

Omaha, NE $110,551

Green Bay, WI $110,551

Baton Rouge, LA $110,493

Charleston, SC $110,470

Jamestown, NY $110,412

Davenport, IA $110,412

Tucson, AZ $110,353

Saint Petersburg, FL $110,284

Tampa, FL $110,260

Evansville, IN $110,191

Port Arthur, TX $110,191

Bradenton, FL $110,144

Santa Fe, NM $109,935

Orlando, FL $109,725

Clearwater, FL $109,690

Canton, OH $109,446

La Crosse, WI $109,446

Albuquerque, NM $109,376

Newport News, VA $109,365

High Point, NC $109,330

Ogden, UT $109,283

Corpus Christi, TX $109,190

Norfolk, VA $109,120

Laramie, WY $109,120

Rock Island, IL $109,051

Saginaw, MI $109,027

Jacksonville, FL $109,016

Salisbury, NC $108,992

Boise, ID $108,969

Moline, IL $108,911

Fort Myers, FL $108,876

Memphis, TN $108,853

Tulsa, OK $108,795

Waterloo, IA $108,725

Spartanburg, SC $108,608

Lincoln, NE $108,550

Fort Wayne, IN $108,527

Provo, UT $108,515

Cedar Falls, IA $108,376

San Antonio, TX $108,329

Greensboro, NC $108,283

South Bend, IN $108,271

Savannah, GA $108,143

Muskegon, MI $108,097

Birmingham, AL $108,085

Winston Salem, NC $108,028

Lake Charles, LA $107,748

Anderson, IN $107,724

Lexington, KY $107,689

Augusta, GA $107,655

Greenville, SC $107,655

Lima, OH $107,561

Wichita, KS $107,550

Tuscaloosa, AL $107,550

Columbia, SC $107,445

Springfield, OH $107,422

Asheville, NC $107,236

Bloomington, IN $107,154

Knoxville, TN $106,736

Shreveport, LA $106,724

Wilmington, NC $106,573

Roanoke, VA $106,573

Topeka, KS $106,363

Frankfort, KY $106,350

Oklahoma City, OK $106,270

Chillicothe, OH $106,224

Longview, TX $106,212

Melbourne, FL $106,200

Sioux Falls, SD $106,014

Mobile, AL $106,003

Terre Haute, IN $105,956

Altoona, PA $105,886

Amarillo, TX $105,805

Killeen, TX $105,770

Fayetteville, AR $105,677

Chattanooga, TN $105,642

Sioux City, IA $105,537

Idaho Falls, ID $105,514

Lynchburg, VA $105,421

Gainesville, FL $105,270

Portsmouth, OH $105,212

Little Rock, AR $105,188

Lafayette, LA $105,142

Youngstown, OH $105,142

Daytona Beach, FL $105,072

Clarksville, TN $105,060

Pensacola, FL $105,049

Temple, TX $105,041

Hopkinsville, KY $104,700

Erie, PA $104,676

Florence, SC $104,630

Charleston, WV $104,444

Great Falls, MT $104,386

Macon, GA $104,223

Tallahassee, FL $104,211

Fayetteville, NC $104,188

Waco, TX $104,165

Helena, MT $104,083

Pine Bluff, AR $104,039

Vincennes, IN $103,897

Lubbock, TX $103,850

Alamogordo, NM $103,781

Twin Falls, ID $103,676

Rapid City, SD $103,641

Jackson, MS $103,432

Huntington, WV $103,424

Greenville, MS $103,420

Parkersburg, WV $103,301

Montgomery, AL $103,280

Wichita Falls, TX $103,164

Springfield, MO $103,164

Biloxi, MS $103,106

Monroe, LA $102,990

Johnstown, PA $102,908

Sumter, SC $102,862

Columbus, GA $102,850

Pascagoula, MS $102,629

Abilene, TX $102,629

Kingsport, TN $102,327

Albany, GA $102,327

Gulfport, MS $102,292

Alexandria, LA $101,908

Fort Smith, AR $101,617

El Paso, TX $101,303

Las Cruces, NM $100,779

Harlingen, TX $100,484

Pocatello, ID $100,465

Florence, AL $100,314

Brownsville, TX $100,291

Mcallen, TX $100,046

Dothan, AL $99,884

Columbus, MS $99,192

Altus, OK $98,650

Lawton, OK $98,429

Pierre, SD $98,011

What Skills Can Increase a GIS Analyst IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 16% 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 2.43% 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
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	16%
CAD	2.43%
Microsoft Office	1.78%

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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 GIS Analyst IV's salary.

Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Organizing	$137,273	18%
Time Management	$137,273	18%
Resource Management	$132,620	14%

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GIS Analyst IV Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

GIS Analyst IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $130,228. While startup companies pay approximate $110,170.

GIS Analyst IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$110,170
Growth Stage	51~500	$116,518
Established	501~5000	$125,758
Enterprise	5000+	$130,228

GIS Analyst IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For GIS Analyst IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, GIS Analyst positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view GIS Analyst IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a GIS Analyst IV

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$145,416	$70.0	25%
Software & Networking	$145,416	$70.0	25%
Internet	$139,600	$67.0	20%
Biotechnology	$133,783	$64.0	15%
Insurance	$133,783	$64.0	15%

How Education impacts an GIS Analyst IV's Salary?

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

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an GIS Analyst IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $104,934 and $112,352.

GIS Analyst IV Salaries by Degree Level

$114,000
$112,700
$111,400
$110,100
$108,800
$107,500
$106,300
$105,000

Typical Education for GIS Analyst IV
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	2.1%
High School	2.1%
Associates	6.3%
Bachelors	50.5%
Masters	37.9%
Doctorate	3.2%

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GIS Analyst IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a GIS Analyst IV'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.

$109,737

Average $116,333/year

$120,786

$9,145

Average $9,694/month

$10,066

$2,110

Average $2,237/week

$2,323

$53

Average $56/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,786	$10,066	$2,323	$58
Average	$116,333	$9,694	$2,237	$56
25th Percentile	$109,737	$9,145	$2,110	$53

GIS Analyst IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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GIS Analyst V GIS Manager

For a GIS Analyst IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the GIS Analyst V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $132,712 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

Salary Trends for GIS Analyst IV

Salaries for a GIS Analyst IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $116,264 in 2023 to around $114,173 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of GIS Analyst IV salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for GIS Analyst IV

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Common company salaries for GIS Analyst IV

Here are companies hiring for GIS Analyst IV 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 GIS Analyst IV

1. Where can a GIS Analyst IV earn the most?

A GIS Analyst IV's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a GIS Analyst IV earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a GIS Analyst IV is $146,731.

2. What is the highest pay for GIS Analyst IV?

The highest pay for GIS Analyst IV is $124,840.

3. What is the lowest pay for GIS Analyst IV?

The lowest pay for GIS Analyst IV is $103,732.

4. What are the responsibilities of GIS Analyst IV?

Compiles, manipulates, and analyzes geospatial data. Designs, develops, and maintains databases and systems of GIS data. Creates reports, maps, applications, and visualizations conveying the results of spatial analyses. Utilizes scripting languages to refine GIS data pipelines and processes. May provide GIS training or assistance to other organization members. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for GIS Analyst IV?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for GIS Analyst IV roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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