Careers · Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians · Illinois

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians in Illinois

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 Illinois the median pay is $99,360 a year, 15% below the national median of $116,580.

$99,360median pay in Illinois, per year

$65,040–$133,070middle half earn

11,160employed in Illinois

$116,580U.S. median, for comparison

Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against geographic information systems technologists and technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.

Find out in 15 minutes See openings

Who is hiring in Illinois

8,996open roles like this on employer career sites, 352 in Illinois or remote

209employers hiring

5,525posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Illinois and remote

Pharmacy Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Pharmacy Technician (Compound Sterile Products) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $68156–$88599
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient-Controlled Substances) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $68156–$88599
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
Health Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Chicago, Illinois · $50762–$65990
SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32) · Army National Guard Units · Springfield, Illinois · $40736–$65599

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMonitoringActive Learning

Knowledge areas

GeographyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesignMathematics (knowledge)

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians.

Licenses and training in Illinois

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

District of Columbia · $156,590 Maryland · $144,680 Colorado · $139,580 Virginia · $139,030 Delaware · $137,470 California · $134,440 Washington · $128,940 Connecticut · $127,720 New Mexico · $127,090 Hawaii · $120,100

Related occupations

Computer Occupations, All Other Web Administrators Document Management Specialists Penetration Testers Information Security Engineers Digital Forensics Analysts Blockchain Engineers Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Find out in 15 minutes See openings

O*NET-SOC 15-1299.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.