Geospatial Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Geospatial Developer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geospatial Developer in the United States is $90,574 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Geospatial Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,749
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,185 to $98,517
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,637
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Geospatial Developer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $98,517 $8,210 $1,895 $47
Average $90,574 $7,548 $1,742 $44
25th Percentile $81,185 $6,765 $1,561 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Geospatial Developer Salaries

A Geospatial Developer'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 Geospatial Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Geospatial Developer'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,704
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,696
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,530
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,916
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,658
Levels Salary
GIS Analy... Level Geospatial Developer$68,704
GIS Analy... Level Geospatial Developer$78,696
Geospatia... Level Geospatial Developer$92,530
GIS Analy... Level Geospatial Developer$118,916
GIS Analy... Level Geospatial Developer$135,658
$68,704 0 yr
$78,696 < 2 yrs
$92,530 2-4 yrs
$118,916 5-8 yrs
$135,658 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Geospatial Developers

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: $114,240
  • San Francisco: $112,990
  • Oakland: $110,608

What Skills Can Increase a Geospatial Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 13.74% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • SQL (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 13.74%
SQL 3.03%
Data Analysis 2.15%
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 Geospatial Developer's salary.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • JavaScript: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Development
$101,442
12%
JavaScript
$94,197
4%
Project Management
$93,291
3%
Troubleshooting
$93,291
3%
Commitment
$93,291
3%
Innovation
$93,291
3%
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Geospatial Developer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Geospatial Developer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Geospatial Developer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Geospatial Developer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Geospatial Developer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$117,746$57.030%
Financial Services$113,217$54.025%
Energy & Utilities$108,688$52.020%
Pharmaceuticals$108,688$52.020%
Aerospace & Defense$104,160$50.015%

How Education impacts a Geospatial Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Geospatial Developers 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 Geospatial Developer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $85,117 and $90,506).

Geospatial Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Geospatial Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 5.4%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 45.9%
Masters 41.2%
Doctorate 3.4%
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Geospatial Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Geospatial Developer'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Geospatial Developer

Salaries for a Geospatial Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $101,639 in 2023 to around $100,058 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Geospatial Developer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Geospatial Developer Over Time

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FAQ about Geospatial Developer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Geospatial Developer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Geospatial Developer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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