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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in Massachusetts

Remote sensing scientists and technologists use satellite imagery, aerial photography, and sensor data to analyze Earth's surface and atmosphere. They work in government agencies, environmental consulting firms, technology companies, and research institutions, applying their analysis to natural resource management, urban planning, and security applications. In Massachusetts the median pay is $138,380 a year, 13% above the national median of $122,570.

$138,380median pay in Massachusetts, per year
$104,600–$158,630middle half earn
350employed in Massachusetts
$122,570U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Massachusetts

746open roles like this on employer career sites, 21 in Massachusetts or remote
26employers hiring
352posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingScienceMathematicsComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

GeographyComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)Engineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguagePhysics

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O*NET-SOC 19-2099.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.