Geospatial Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geospatial Engineer in the United States is $74,282 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,560
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,106 to $81,756
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,573
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Geospatial Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $81,756 $6,813 $1,572 $39
Average $74,282 $6,190 $1,429 $36
25th Percentile $67,106 $5,592 $1,291 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Geospatial Engineer Salaries

A Geospatial Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Geospatial Engineer'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): $73,190
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,953
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,601
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,931
  • Expert (over 8 years): $76,151
Levels Salary
Entry Level Geospatial Engineer$73,190
Intermediate Level Geospatial Engineer$73,953
Senior Level Geospatial Engineer$75,601
Specialist Level Geospatial Engineer$75,931
Expert Level Geospatial Engineer$76,151
$73,190 0 yr
$73,953 < 2 yrs
$75,601 2-4 yrs
$75,931 5-8 yrs
$76,151 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Geospatial Engineers

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: $93,692
  • San Francisco: $92,771
  • Oakland: $90,713

What Skills Can Increase a Geospatial Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Consulting (Mentioned in 11.03% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
  • Laboratory Testing (Mentioned in 3.18% Job Postings): Performing medical procedures and testing of blood and urine samples or body substances to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatments.
  • AutoCAD (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Consulting 11.03%
Laboratory Testing 3.18%
AutoCAD 1.87%
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 Engineer's salary.
  • Industry Knowledge: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Consultancy: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Technical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Industry Knowledge
$84,682
14%
Consultancy
$82,453
11%
Technical Skills
$80,968
9%
Presentation
$79,482
7%
Business Development
$78,739
6%
Scheduling
$78,739
6%
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How Education impacts a Geospatial Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Geospatial Engineers 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 Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $71,037 and $74,577).

Geospatial Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Geospatial Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 33.9%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 33.9%
Masters 57.9%
Doctorate 7.4%
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Geospatial Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Geospatial Engineer'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Geospatial Engineer

Salaries for a Geospatial Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,717 in 2023 to around $77,272 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Geospatial Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Geospatial Engineer Over Time

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2024 $80,750
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