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Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians in South Dakota

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 Dakota the median pay is $105,370 a year, 10% below the national median of $116,580.

$105,370median pay in South Dakota, per year
$86,940–$126,650middle half earn
240employed in South Dakota
$116,580U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

8,995open roles like this on employer career sites, 140 in South Dakota or remote
208employers hiring
5,526posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in South Dakota 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 Dakota

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