Gis specialist vs mapping manager

The differences between gis specialists 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 specialist and a mapping manager. Additionally, a mapping manager has an average salary of $66,310, which is higher than the $65,463 average annual salary of a gis specialist.

The top three skills for a gis specialist include GPS, python and data collection. The most important skills for a mapping manager are GIS, GPS, and powerpoint.

Gis specialist vs mapping manager overview

	GIS Specialist	Mapping Manager
Yearly salary	$65,463	$66,310
Hourly rate	$31.47	$31.88
Growth rate	9%	4%
Number of jobs	2,029	649
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

Gis specialist vs mapping manager salary

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

	GIS Specialist	Mapping Manager
Average salary	$65,463	$66,310
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $98,000	Between $35,000 And $124,000
Highest paying City	Edison, NJ	-
Highest paying state	New Jersey	-
Best paying company	The Wonderful Company	-
Best paying industry	Energy	-

Differences between gis specialist and mapping manager education

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

	GIS Specialist	Mapping Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Geography	Geography
Most common college	University of California, Berkeley	University of Pennsylvania

Gis specialist vs mapping manager demographics

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

	GIS Specialist	Mapping Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 69.4% Female, 30.6%	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 specialist and mapping manager duties and responsibilities

Gis specialist example responsibilities.

Implement and manage ESRI ArcSDE, ArcIMS servers and web services in the GIS development lab.
Work extensively with SQL to achieve tight integration with the associated maps which include building tables, maintenance and accuracy checks.
Manage client data and perform database extraction regularly to make timely data updates.
Create python scripts, models and script tools for automation of spatial analysis and data management tasks.
Develop and implement the conversion of project data to ArcSDE.
Utilize Dojo to create and style interactive buttons within GIS application.

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 specialist vs mapping manager skills

Common gis specialist skills

GPS, 10%
Python, 8%
Data Collection, 8%
Database Management, 6%
Geospatial Data, 4%
CAD, 4%

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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