GIS Analyst Salary in San Jose, California

How much does a GIS Analyst make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a GIS Analyst in San Jose, CA is $114,779. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,407 to a high of $139,425, with most professionals earning between $102,545 and $127,680.

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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 San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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102545

127680

114779

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

105432

133929

118976

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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for GIS Analyst ranges from $102,545 to $127,680 with the average base salary of $114,779. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,432 to $133,929 with the average total cash compensation of $118,976.

View Average Salary for GIS Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$114,779	$102,545 - $127,680
Bonus	$4,197	$2,886 - $6,250
Total Pay	$118,976	$105,432 - $133,929

* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,545 - $127,680	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,838 - $113,103	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,350 - $127,437	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,123 - $123,418	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,285 - $123,621	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,537 - $126,425	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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