Geospatial Information Scientist Salary in the United States

How much does a Geospatial Information Scientist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geospatial Information Scientist in the United States is $70,767 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,720
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,640 to $77,023
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,331
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Geospatial Information Scientist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $77,023 $6,419 $1,481 $37
Average $70,767 $5,897 $1,361 $34
25th Percentile $61,640 $5,137 $1,185 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Geospatial Information Scientist Salaries

A Geospatial Information Scientist'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 Information Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Geospatial Information Scientist'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): $59,791
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,668
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,946
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,197
  • Expert (over 8 years): $148,493
Levels Salary
Materials... Level Geospatial Information Scientist$59,791
Geospatia... Level Geospatial Information Scientist$72,668
Materials... Level Geospatial Information Scientist$88,946
Materials... Level Geospatial Information Scientist$115,197
Materials... Level Geospatial Information Scientist$148,493
$59,791 0 yr
$72,668 < 2 yrs
$88,946 2-4 yrs
$115,197 5-8 yrs
$148,493 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Geospatial Information Scientists

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: $89,258
  • San Francisco: $88,281
  • Oakland: $86,420

What Skills Can Increase a Geospatial Information Scientist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 17.99% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
  • Supply Chain Management (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): In commerce, supply-chain management (SCM), the management of the flow of goods and services, involves the movement and storage of raw materials, of work-in-process inventory, and of finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. Interconnected or interlinked networks, channels and node businesses combine in the provision of products and services required by end customers in a supply chain. Supply-chain management has been defined as the "design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply-chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally." SCM practice draws heavily from the areas of industrial engineering, systems engineering, operations management, logistics, procurement, information technology, and marketing and strives for an integrated approach.[citation needed] Marketing channels play an important role in supply-chain management. Current research in supply-chain management is concerned with topics related to sustainability and risk management, among others. Some suggest that the “people dimension” of SCM, ethical issues, internal integration, transparency/visibility, and human capital/talent management are topics that have, so far, been underrepresented on the research agenda.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 17.99%
ERP 2.6%
Supply Chain Management 1.26%
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 Information Scientist's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$76,428
8%
Teamwork
$73,597
4%
Leadership
$72,890
3%
Alignment
$72,890
3%
Project Management
$72,182
2%
ERP Systems
$72,182
2%
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Geospatial Information Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Geospatial Information Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 5% above the average. In contrast, Geospatial Information Scientist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Geospatial Information Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Geospatial Information Scientist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$74,305$36.05%

How Education impacts a Geospatial Information Scientist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Geospatial Information Scientists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Information Scientist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $72,995 and $76,843).

Geospatial Information Scientist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Geospatial Information Scientist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 22.1%
Associates 11.4%
Bachelors 47.0%
Masters 18.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Geospatial Information Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Geospatial Information Scientist'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 Information Scientist

Salaries for a Geospatial Information Scientist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,857 in 2023 to around $68,897 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Geospatial Information Scientist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Geospatial Information Scientist Over Time

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FAQ about Geospatial Information Scientist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Geospatial Information Scientist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Geospatial Information Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

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