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Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians in South Carolina

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 South Carolina the median pay is $112,260 a year, 4% below the national median of $116,580.

$112,260median pay in South Carolina, per year
$80,120–$136,990middle half earn
4,300employed in South Carolina
$116,580U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Carolina

8,988open roles like this on employer career sites, 265 in South Carolina or remote
208employers hiring
5,518posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in South Carolina 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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Licenses and training in South Carolina

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