Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians in Virginia
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 Virginia the median pay is $139,030 a year, 19% above the national median of $116,580.
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Who is hiring in Virginia
Openings in Virginia and remote
- Medical Technician · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia · $51210–$66574
- Health Technician (Urology) · Veterans Health Administration · Fredericksburg, Virginia · $63940–$83119
- Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
- Engineering Technician · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Glenville, West Virginia · $74678–$97087
- ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Prince George, Virginia · $78009–$101417
- Health Technician (Ophthalmology) · Veterans Health Administration · Salem, Virginia · $55882–$72644
- Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing · Veterans Health Administration · Salem, Virginia · $56646–$73640
- Medical Records Tech (Coder-Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $57963–$75350
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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
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians.
Licenses and training in Virginia
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 15-1299.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.