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Remote Sensing Technicians in Georgia

Remote sensing technicians use satellites, aircraft, and ground-based sensors to collect data about Earth's surface for scientific research and planning purposes. They work in government agencies, private companies, and research institutions, supporting projects in natural resources management, urban development, environmental monitoring, and security applications. In Georgia the median pay is $69,320 a year, 11% above the national median of $62,280.

$69,320median pay in Georgia, per year
$49,760–$105,820middle half earn
2,230employed in Georgia
$62,280U.S. median, for comparison
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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

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingMathematicsActive ListeningMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingSystems Analysis

Knowledge areas

GeographyComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)Customer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyProduction and Processing

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O*NET-SOC 19-4099.03. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia, annual.