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What is a mapping supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a mapping supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $34.2 an hour? That's $71,139 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 2,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMapping SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.6

Avg. Salary $71,139

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.4

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.16%

Asian 2.91%

Black or African American 3.26%

Hispanic or Latino 10.35%

Unknown 3.72%

White 78.60%

Gender

female 30.43%

male 69.57%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
4.4

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
8.5

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a mapping supervisor

  1. Explore mapping supervisor education requirements

    Most common mapping supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    64.5 %

    Associate

    16.1 %

    Master's

    9.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific mapping supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CAD49.10%
    Autocad35.58%
    GPS15.32%
  3. Complete relevant mapping supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mapping supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mapping supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mapping supervisor resumes.
  4. Research mapping supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Generate GIS database updates manually and manage automated unix-base system to apply records to client database.
    • Generate GIS database updates manually and manage automated unix-base system to apply records to client database.
    • Compile and edit design scale digital photogrammetric maps.
  5. Apply for mapping supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mapping supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average mapping supervisor salary

The average mapping supervisor salary in the United States is $71,139 per year or $34 per hour. Mapping supervisor salaries range between $45,000 and $110,000 per year.

Average mapping supervisor salary
$71,139 Yearly
$34.20 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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