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Geospatial Industry: Wages and Occupational Outlook
Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition.
This graph shows the following information (number employed, median annual salary and expected job growth) for four GIS occupations: Surveyors, Surveying and Mapping Technicians, Cartographers and Photogrammetrists, and Geographers. It compares this information with the US Average Expected Job Growth.
The US Average Expected Job Growth is about 12%. All of the occupations listed on this chart exceed that percentage substantially.
| Job title | Number Employed | Median Annual Salary | Expected Job Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surveyors | about 53,000 | $55,000 | 50,000 (25%) |
| Surveying and Mapping Technician | about 57,000 | $37,000 | 32,000 (17%) |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | about 15,000 | $55,000 | 45,000 (22.5%) |
| Geographers | about 2,000 | $72,000 | 70,000 (35%) |
This image also includes a quote from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: "Recent advancements in mapping technology have led to new uses for maps and a need for more of the data used to build maps."