Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians in California
GIS technologists and technicians help scientists and professionals build and maintain geographic information systems that store and analyze location-based data. They work in government agencies, environmental organizations, urban planning departments, utilities, and research institutions, supporting databases and sometimes developing custom applications for users who need spatial analysis tools. In California the median pay is $134,440 a year, 15% above the national median of $116,580.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- US Tech - Vendor Alliance Senior Manager · PwC · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $218,956–$218,956
- Customer Service Technician · Agiliti Health · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $39,748–$61,172
- Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient Oncology) · Veterans Health Administration · Long Beach, California · $80677–$104876
- Health Technician (Audiology) · Veterans Health Administration · Ventura, California · $58827–$76476
- Accounting Technician(OA) · Veterans Health Administration · Mountain View, California · $63081–$82007
- Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
- Health Technician (Orthopedic) · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Camp Pendleton, California · $51871–$67432
- Electrician/Fire Alarm Technician · GrowthWise Search Partners · Fruitridge, Sacramento County · $100,000–$150,000
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians.
Licenses and training in California
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 15-1299.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.