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Senior gis analyst salary

Average senior gis analyst salary

$78,218

$37.6 hourly rate

Entry-level senior gis analyst salary
$58,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Senior GIS Analyst Salaries

The average salary for a Senior GIS Analyst in the United States is approximately $78,218 per year, with variations based on location and industry. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled analysts. These professionals utilize GIS technology to interpret spatial data, influencing planning and environmental strategies.

In terms of experience, those with more years in the field can command significantly higher salaries, with senior roles often exceeding $90,000 annually. Additionally, sectors such as government, environmental consulting, and urban planning tend to pay more compared to private sector roles. Understanding these factors can help job seekers target their applications effectively.

Top Industries for Senior GIS Analysts

  • Government Agencies
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Urban Planning
  • Transportation and Logistics

By aligning your skills with high-demand industries, you can enhance your earning potential and career growth as a Senior GIS Analyst.

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Florida Power and Light $101,491
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Senior gis analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a senior gis analyst typically falls between $67,738 and $104,471.
zippia
$78,218yearly
glassdoor[1]
$104,471yearly
indeed[2]
$77,338yearly
Salary.com[3]
$67,738yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$85,863yearly

Average senior gis analyst salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior gis analysts are Maryland, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. The lowest average senior gis analyst salary states are Nebraska, Mississippi, and Utah.

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Highest paying states for senior gis analysts

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maryland$90,755$43.63
2Massachusetts$88,812$42.70
3New Jersey$88,738$42.66
4North Carolina$83,066$39.94
5Virginia$81,931$39.39
6Ohio$82,724$39.77
7West Virginia$87,717$42.17
8Pennsylvania$80,860$38.88
9Iowa$83,087$39.95
10Hawaii$89,221$42.89
11Oregon$81,475$39.17
12California$83,970$40.37
13Michigan$82,030$39.44
14District of Columbia$81,812$39.33
15Rhode Island$78,540$37.76
16Oklahoma$82,007$39.43
17Minnesota$80,923$38.91
18Illinois$78,247$37.62
19New York$80,278$38.60
20Missouri$77,557$37.29
21Colorado$77,462$37.24
22Delaware$74,779$35.95
23Arizona$71,611$34.43
24New Hampshire$77,099$37.07
25Louisiana$76,503$36.78
26Connecticut$73,165$35.18
27Tennessee$72,611$34.91
28Vermont$74,009$35.58
29Alabama$69,844$33.58
30North Dakota$72,525$34.87
31Wisconsin$71,154$34.21
32Washington$72,614$34.91
33Florida$68,339$32.86
34Montana$71,358$34.31
35Georgia$67,442$32.42
36Kansas$68,800$33.08
37New Mexico$70,211$33.76
38South Dakota$70,255$33.78
39Texas$67,359$32.38
40Maine$71,809$34.52
41Arkansas$67,863$32.63
42Alaska$61,306$29.47
43Wyoming$66,364$31.91
44Kentucky$67,263$32.34
45Nevada$64,613$31.06
46Indiana$66,392$31.92
47Utah$61,417$29.53
48Nebraska$63,560$30.56
49Idaho$61,175$29.41
50South Carolina$61,294$29.47
51Mississippi$61,653$29.64

Highest paying cities for senior gis analysts

The highest-paying cities for senior gis analysts are Laurel, MD, Urban Honolulu, HI, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Laurel, MD$90,719$43.61
2Urban Honolulu, HI$89,309$42.94
3Boston, MA$88,747$42.67
4Walnut Creek, CA$85,233$40.98
5Columbus, OH$82,475$39.65
6Richmond, VA$82,077$39.46
7Washington, DC$81,832$39.34
8Portland, OR$81,184$39.03
9Harrisburg, PA$80,815$38.85
10New York, NY$80,365$38.64
11Arlington Heights, IL$78,496$37.74
12Denver, CO$77,474$37.25
13Kansas City, MO$77,449$37.24
14Baton Rouge, LA$76,505$36.78
15Everett, WA$72,773$34.99
16Memphis, TN$71,784$34.51
17Phoenix, AZ$71,690$34.47
18Overland Park, KS$69,221$33.28
19Jacksonville, FL$69,074$33.21
20Fort Smith, AR$67,931$32.66

Senior gis analyst salary details

A senior gis analyst's salary ranges from $58,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $104,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior gis analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior gis analyst's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$104,000$8,667$50
75th Percentile$91,000$7,583$44
Average$78,218$6,518$38
25th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
10th Percentile$58,000$4,833$28

Highest paying senior gis analyst jobs

The highest paying types of senior gis analysts are senior leader, senior sap consultant, and senior applications analyst.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Analyst Lead$95,264$7,939$45.80122,353
Analyst$73,007$6,084$35.10253,138
Clinical Analyst$80,252$6,688$38.58101,209
Software Analyst$78,400$6,533$37.69274,053
Implementation Analyst$82,268$6,856$39.55108,170
Systems Analyst$75,383$6,282$36.24141,289

Top companies hiring senior gis analysts now:

  1. Google jobs (3)
  2. Chevron jobs (2)
  3. Whirlpool jobs (28)
  4. U.S. Venture jobs (3)
  5. C&S Engineers jobs (3)

Which companies pay senior gis analysts the most?

Senior gis analyst salaries at NextEra Energy and BGC Partners are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior gis analyst salary at companies like Pace Inc and Walgreens are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Florida Power and Light $101,491$48.79
2BGC Partners$98,698$47.45
3Pace Inc$95,766$46.04
4Walgreens$95,312$45.82
5Newmark Grubb Knight Frank$94,525$45.44
6Whirlpool$94,102$45.24
7U.S. Venture$92,382$44.41
8Aegion$85,623$41.16
9UDC$85,531$41.12
10Snc-lavalin Project Services, Inc.$84,618$40.68
11EN Engineering$83,571$40.18
12Peraton$83,318$40.06
13C&S Engineers$82,937$39.87
14HERE Holding Corporation$81,931$39.39
15Veolia Water Tech$79,132$38.04
16Altice USA$73,649$35.41
17Woolpert$72,338$34.78
18Boston Consulting Group$72,289$34.75
19Houston-Galveston Area Council$70,848$34.06
20Halff Associates$70,065$33.69

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$80,000$78,800$77,600$76,400$75,200$74,000
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Senior GIS Analyst salary by industry

The average senior gis analyst salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior gis analyst salary in the manufacturing industry is $94,480, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior gis analyst salary in the finance industry is $79,937.
  • Senior gis analysts in the government industry earn an average salary of $61,812, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior gis analysts

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$94,480$45.42
2Professional$79,937$38.43
3Energy$75,440$36.27
4Technology$68,941$33.14
5Government$61,812$29.72

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Senior gis analyst salary trends

The average senior gis analyst salary has risen by $12,596 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior gis analyst earned $65,622 annually, but today, they earn $78,218 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for senior gis analysts over the last decade.

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Average senior gis analyst salary over time

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Senior gis analyst salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$78,200$37.60+3.3%
2024$75,600$36.37+2.3%
2023$73,900$35.54+0.5%
2022$73,500$35.35+1.2%
2021$72,700$34.93+1.6%

Recently added senior gis analyst salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Get It-Professional ServicesSenior GIS Business Analyst-Remote | WFHHouston, TX06/29/2025$114,785
City of LovelandSenior GIS AnalystLoveland, CO06/28/2025$84,012
Dimond CenterGIS Analyst, SeniorDecatur, GA06/10/2025$64,893
Orange County Government, FloridaSenior GIS Analyst-Orange County Government Florida Utilities DepartmentOrlando, FL06/10/2025$58,499
Aquarion Water CompanySenior GIS AnalystBridgeport, CT06/01/2025$73,000
TargetSR GIS AnalystMinneapolis, MN05/27/2025$71,000
ArcadisGIS Senior AnalystBaton Rouge, LA05/26/2025$80,461
Get It-Professional ServicesSenior GIS Business Analyst-Remote | WFHHouston, TX05/26/2025$114,785
Gannett FlemingSR. GIS AnalystRaleigh, NC05/24/2025$85,000
Jefferson CountyGIS Analyst SR.Golden, CO05/23/2025$86,314

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