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Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians in Texas

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 Texas the median pay is $111,530 a year, 4% below the national median of $116,580.

$111,530median pay in Texas, per year

$78,100–$152,110middle half earn

57,020employed in Texas

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

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Who is hiring in Texas

9,031open roles like this on employer career sites, 682 in Texas or remote

208employers hiring

5,559posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Texas and remote

VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician)- San Antonio TX · Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, Texas · $56706–$73735
VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician)- Houston TX · Veterans Health Administration · Houston, Texas · $64449–$83804
Supply Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Dallas, Texas · $44285–$57571
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Three Rivers, Texas · $59897–$76741
Special Investigative Services Technician · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Bastrop, Texas · $61282–$78515
Medical Records Tech (Coder-Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $57963–$75350
SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (OFFICE AUTOMATION) · Air Education and Training Command · Lackland AFB, Texas · $51201–$66563

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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 Texas

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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

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