GIS Programmer Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does a GIS Programmer make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a GIS Programmer in Tacoma, WA is $72,217. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,840 to $81,965, with most professionals earning between $56,212 and $90,839.

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Common responsibilities of a GIS Programmer

Adhere to government security standards when building out content that includes sensitive data.

November 15, 2022

Manage and assist in projects as needed, including projects with partner organizations.

November 26, 2022

Participates in the planning, development, maintenance, training and operation of computerized applications and products.

November 28, 2022

Designs and prepares test data and materials for proper system and user testing of computer programs.

January 31, 2023

Performs or directs revisions, repairs, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.

February 25, 2023

Works on the development of new systems, upgrades and enhancements to existing systems and ensure systems are in compliance with approved standards.

March 15, 2023

Demonstrate knowledge working with variety of geospatial datasets from sources within and external to the federal government.

March 22, 2023

Develop GIS services supporting flood inundation mapping, excessive rainfall products, and quantitative precipitation forecasts for the initial release of the GIS viewer.

April 23, 2023

Assist with coordinating data integration and data management activities related to national, regional, and local asset management data requirements.

May 05, 2023

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Average Salary Range for GIS Programmer in Tacoma, WA

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63840

81965

72217

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64990

84642

73683

What is the average salary for GIS Programmer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of GIS Programmer in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for GIS Programmer ranges from $63,840 to $81,965 with the average base salary of $72,217. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,990 to $84,642 with the average total cash compensation of $73,683.

View Average Salary for GIS Programmer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,217	$63,840 - $81,965
Bonus	$1,466	$1,150 - $2,678
Total Pay	$73,683	$64,990 - $84,642

* 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 Programmer Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,865 - $81,997	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,865 - $81,997	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,865 - $81,997	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,787 - $79,329	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,463 - $84,048	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,738 - $81,834	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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