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Job outlook for geographic information systems managers in the United States
Are geographic information systems manager jobs in demand?
Geographic information systems manager job and salary trends over time
Geographic information systems manager jobs over time
Geographic information systems manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 117 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 110 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 104 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 94 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 88 | 0.00% |
Average geographic information systems manager salary over time
Geographic information systems manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,792 | $31.63 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $63,707 | $30.63 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $62,040 | $29.83 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $60,599 | $29.13 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $59,111 | $28.42 | +3.2% |
Geographic information systems manager jobs by state
Most common states for geographic information systems managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 216 | 29% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 283 | 27% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 171 | 27% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 194 | 26% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 333 | 25% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 147 | 25% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,802 | 24% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 228 | 24% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 207 | 24% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,213 | 22% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 893 | 22% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 409 | 21% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 217 | 21% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 407 | 19% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 323 | 19% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,269 | 18% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 126 | 18% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,127 | 17% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,764 | 17% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 625 | 17% |
Geographic Information Systems Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of geographic information systems manager experts
University of South Florida
New Mexico State University
Arizona State University
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.
ProfessorUniversity of South Florida
School of Information Systems and Management
What skills stand out on Geographic Information Systems Manager resumes?
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.: Analytical and problem-solving skills, Strong technical skills, The ability to work well under pressure, attention to detail, teamwork skills, organization and time management, interpersonal and communication skills, management and leadership skills.
What skills will help Geographic Information Systems Managers earn the most?
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.: Software development, technical sales leadership, mobile app development, business analysis, digital marketing, affiliate marketing, analytical reasoning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and blockchain.
Dr. Christopher Brown Ph.D.
ProfessorNew Mexico State University
Department of Geography
What skills stand out on Geographic Information Systems Manager resumes?
Dr. Christopher Brown Ph.D.: -Analysis skills
-Cartographic skills
-Basic scripting skills - Arcade and Arc-Python
-Basic RS analysis
-Basic GDB file management
-Ability to capture data with remote devices in the field and bring these data into desktop or Web environment
What soft skills should all Geographic Information Systems Managers possess?
Dr. Christopher Brown Ph.D.: -Ability to outline complex projects
-Ability to lay out priorities and manage time to get them done
-Ability to work in groups
-Ability to present ideas in a clear manner, both in writing and orally.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Geographic Information Systems Managers?
Dr. Christopher Brown Ph.D.: See above. Most of the skills we want students to learn have been noted in the GIS&T section. I would add basic file management and network experience, ESPECIALLY in backing up data.
What skills will help Geographic Information Systems Managers earn the most?
Dr. Christopher Brown Ph.D.: Ability to think critically, analyze and unpack problems, and pull together an answer to the riddles involved.
Ronald Dorn
Associate DirectorArizona State University
School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning?
What general advice would you give to a Geographic Information Systems Manager?
Ronald Dorn: You have a way of looking at the world that others only slightly understand. In other words, you think spatially-geographically. You think about cultural geography as more than just other people, but how people fit with their spaces. You think about how the physical geography processes interact with people in ways that others do not. So my general advice is to think broadly about what you are doing for the organization and how your unique perspective can benefit the people who you are working for and with. This means you will have to try to think like they do to explain how your views can benefit the overall mission of the organization.
What Geographic Information Systems Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Ronald Dorn: Geographic information system (continually update yourself) and remote sensing. Programming skills (e.g. python) to make the GIS more powerful. Do not be scared by python programming. There are wonderful youtube series such as this one: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrxD0HtieHhS8VzuMCfQD4uJ9yne1mE6. Writing!! AI cannot replace you. A big problem with AI words is that they are aspatial. Its pretty funny actually, that people do not notice.
What will help Geographic Information Systems Managers increase their earning potential?
Ronald Dorn: Keep picking up skills like GIS, drone surveying, and more. If you stop searching for skills and learning them (or what you need), then you will not have salary growth. If you keep thinking about what skills could make you more valuable and slowly pick them up, then the sky is the limit for you.