GIS Specialist Salary

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How much does a GIS Specialist make? The average GIS Specialist salary is $73,383 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,850 and $82,443. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Assistant GIS Specialist
PTS Advance - Akron , OH
The Assistant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist will support the development, updating, analysis, and management of GIS data across a range of professional services. This role involves ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
GIS Specialist I or II
First Electric Cooperative - Jacksonville , AR
POSITION DESCRIPTION GIS Specialist I I. Objectives A. To post daily changes and updates to the geographic information system (GIS). B. To prepare staking sheets for close-out and post changes to GIS ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago
Assistant GIS Specialist
EPMA - Akron , OH
The Assistant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist will assist in developing, updating, analyzing, and managing GIS data for a wide variety of professional services. This position will ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago
GIS Specialist
Biogensys - Goodyear , AZ
We are hiring an GIS Specialist for one of our clients in Goodyear, AZ. Job Description: * The Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician is responsible for inputting, updating, and maintaining ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago
GIS Specialist
JSI - Nephi , UT
Description To support our strategic expansion, we are seeking an experienced GIS Specialist who will be responsible for project setup, collaboration, design, and execution of engineering projects ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 22 days ago
GIS Specialist
Ripple Fiber - Charlotte , NC
BOE GIS Specialist | Ripple Fiber About Ripple Fiber Our mission is to provide access to the best internet for life, while bridging the digital divide, using advanced technology aimed at improving ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 29 days ago

GIS Specialist Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for GIS Specialist between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for GIS Specialist in each city.

GIS Specialist Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $91,729
Washington, DC $81,676
Miami, FL $70,815
Chicago, IL $76,979
Boston, MA $82,263
New York, NY $85,712
Dallas, TX $72,429
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Average Salary Range for GIS Specialist

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
65850
82443
73383

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
66928
85881
75618
What is the average salary for GIS Specialist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of GIS Specialist in the United States. The base salary for GIS Specialist ranges from $65,850 to $82,443 with the average base salary of $73,383. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,928 to $85,881 with the average total cash compensation of $75,618.

View Average Salary for GIS Specialist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,383 $65,850 - $82,443
Bonus $2,235 $1,077 - $3,438
Total Pay $75,618 $66,928 - $85,881
* 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.

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Comments about GIS Specialist

What's the difference between GIS Specialist I and GIS Specialist?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of GIS Specialist is $73,383, and the average salary of GIS Specialist I is $89,485. The average salary of GIS Specialist I is higher than GIS Specialist. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a GIS Specialist, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for GIS Specialist. a GIS Specialist Salary in Oxnard, CA is $78,667 as of March 26, 2024; a GIS Specialist Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $67,806 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

GIS Specialist Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a GIS Specialist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for GIS Specialist?
Salary ranges for a GIS Specialist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024