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Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania the median pay is $107,230 a year, 8% below the national median of $116,580.

$107,230median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$79,490–$134,960middle half earn
14,580employed in Pennsylvania
$116,580U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Pennsylvania

8,988open roles like this on employer career sites, 664 in Pennsylvania or remote
208employers hiring
5,518posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Pennsylvania and remote

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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

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMonitoringActive Learning

Knowledge areas

GeographyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesignMathematics (knowledge)

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