Gis internship vs mapping manager

The differences between gis interns and mapping managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a gis internship and a mapping manager. Additionally, a mapping manager has an average salary of $66,310, which is higher than the $63,117 average annual salary of a gis internship.

The top three skills for a gis internship include GPS, arcgis online and python. The most important skills for a mapping manager are GIS, GPS, and powerpoint.

Gis internship vs mapping manager overview

	Gis Internship	Mapping Manager
Yearly salary	$63,117	$66,310
Hourly rate	$30.34	$31.88
Growth rate	9%	4%
Number of jobs	48,818	649
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 77%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

Gis internship vs mapping manager salary

Gis interns and mapping managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Gis Internship	Mapping Manager
Average salary	$63,117	$66,310
Salary range	Between $41,000 And $95,000	Between $35,000 And $124,000
Highest paying City	Boston, MA	-
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	-
Best paying company	American Water	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between gis internship and mapping manager education

There are a few differences between a gis internship and a mapping manager in terms of educational background:

	Gis Internship	Mapping Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 77%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Geography	Geography
Most common college	University of California, Berkeley	University of Pennsylvania

Gis internship vs mapping manager demographics

Here are the differences between gis interns' and mapping managers' demographics:

	Gis Internship	Mapping Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 70.6% Female, 29.4%	Male, 74.3% Female, 25.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% Asian, 12.0% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% Asian, 12.0% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between gis internship and mapping manager duties and responsibilities

Gis internship example responsibilities.

Manage client data and perform database extraction regularly to make timely data updates.
Code custom python script tools to manipulate data sets and produce maps for analysis and presentations.
Utilize ModelBuilder to create tools that automate routine and bulk tasks; explore python language to develop similar scripts.
Base on the LIDAR data and research 3D high resolution model of Norfolk's terrain and an animation are created.
Used survey-precision GPS equipment to update municipal asset data.
Determine the location, documentation and digitizing of construction/as-built drawings.

Mapping manager example responsibilities.

Generate GIS database updates manually and manage automated unix-base system to apply records to client database.
Used to update the HTML pages using JQUERYAJAX via JSON response.
Work are done using manual cartographic methods and using AutoCAD software.
Implement GPS and barcode tracking system for assets in field including power poles.
Provide maps, data and PowerPoint presentations for joint venture activities between telephony and cable operations.
Develop sales and customer database and assist in the development of technical PowerPoint presentations for all sales and support staff.

Gis internship vs mapping manager skills

Common gis internship skills

GPS, 12%
Arcgis Online, 10%
Python, 7%
Data Collection, 7%
Esri Arcgis, 5%
Spatial Database, 5%

Common mapping manager skills

GIS, 49%
GPS, 43%
PowerPoint, 4%
Data Collection, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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