How Much Does a Gis Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$54,240
GIS technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $54,240 a year, or $26.08 an hour. Half of GIS technicians earn more than $54,240 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $81,630.
Pay percentiles for GIS technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.04 | $37,520 |
| 25th | $21.84 | $45,430 |
| 50th (median) | $26.08 | $54,240 |
| 75th | $32.07 | $66,700 |
| 90th | $39.24 | $81,630 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Surveying and Mapping Technicians (SOC 17-3031). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for GIS technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $78,110 | $37.55 | +44% |
| Alaska | $76,970 | $37.01 | +42% |
| Minnesota | $73,190 | $35.19 | +35% |
| Washington | $62,720 | $30.15 | +16% |
| Maryland | $61,600 | $29.62 | +14% |
| North Dakota | $60,870 | $29.26 | +12% |
| New Jersey | $60,720 | $29.19 | +12% |
| Montana | $60,330 | $29.00 | +11% |
| Ohio | $60,330 | $29.01 | +11% |
| Rhode Island | $60,320 | $29.00 | +11% |
| United States | $54,240 | $26.08 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many GIS technicians are there?
BLS counts about 58,010 GIS technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Surveying and Mapping Technicians”. The most jobs are in Texas (8,720), Florida (4,810) and North Carolina (4,100).
The mean (average) annual wage is $58,000, higher than the median of $54,240.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,520
- Biweekly
- $2,086
- Weekly
- $1,043
- Daily (8 hours)
- $209
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do GIS technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for GIS technicians is $26.08. The middle 50% earn between $21.84 and $32.07 an hour.
Which state pays GIS technicians the most?
California has the highest median wage for GIS technicians at $78,110, +44% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for GIS technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of GIS technicians earn less than $37,520 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.