GIS Analyst Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a GIS Analyst make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a GIS Analyst in Columbia, SC is $84,250. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $67,096 to a high of $102,336, with most professionals earning between $75,271 and $93,717.

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Common responsibilities of a GIS Analyst

Utilize GIS for analysis of spatial data, perform routine analyses optimizing use of various company data sets, and perform limited research using government or other outside sources as directed by supervisor to support engineering and operations needs.

August 29, 2022

Assist as needed to market existing and new clients including site visits, proposal preparation and general business development support as it relates to any of the above-mentioned activities.

March 14, 2023

Design and produce GIS map applications for the distribution, consumption and field collection of data associated with the pipeline, land and other activities either directly or indirectly related to the pipeline.

March 19, 2023

Demonstrate adaptability by being capable of performing a wide variety of tasks and being able to change focus quickly as demands change in an ever-changing environment.

March 26, 2023

Performs map digitization updates to the Bureaus Geographic Information System (GIS) including updates to water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.

April 28, 2023

Supports the workflow of projects that require aerial (UAS/drone) and ground (tablet)-based data collection including planning, equipment preparation, deployment, processing, technical support and integration.

May 07, 2023

Prepare maps conveying information from project databases, field activities, work orders, engineering analysis and project deliverables and reports.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for GIS Analyst in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

75271

93717

84250

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

77387

98305

87330

What is the average salary for GIS Analyst in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of GIS Analyst in Columbia, SC. The base salary for GIS Analyst ranges from $75,271 to $93,717 with the average base salary of $84,250. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,387 to $98,305 with the average total cash compensation of $87,330.

View Average Salary for GIS Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$84,250	$75,271 - $93,717
Bonus	$3,080	$2,116 - $4,589
Total Pay	$87,330	$77,387 - $98,305

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

GIS Analyst Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,608 - $90,401	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,758 - $94,323	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,924 - $99,510	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,192 - $91,129	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,986 - $94,607	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,768 - $95,581	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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