Geospatial Analysts
Impact: Analytical
Geospatial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software and other geospatial technologies. They create maps, models, and reports to help organizations make informed decisions related to urban planning, environmental management, resource allocation, and business strategy.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Team-oriented
- Client facing
- Sometimes
- Impact visibility
- High
- Travel
- Low
- Schedule flexibility
- Flexible
- Remote work
- Hybrid
- Typical work hours
- 40
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $85,000
- Entry-level
- $60,000
- Senior
- $120,000
- Growth by 2033
- 10
- Demand
- Growing
- Freelance potential
- Moderate
- Salary growth potential
- High
- Typical student debt
- $30,000 - $60,000
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- GIS Software (ArcGIS
- QGIS)
- Remote Sensing
- Data Analysis
- Python/R
Soft skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
Technical complexity: Very High
How to get there
- Minimum education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Licensing
- No
- Years to mid-career
- 5
- Years to senior
- 10
- Career switching
- Moderate
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Junior Analyst
- Mid-level Analyst
- Senior Analyst
- GIS Manager/Specialist
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- 25
- AI disruption risk
- Moderate
- Demand trend
- Growing
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 4/10
- Meaning
- 4/10
- Work-life balance
- 3.5/10
- Prestige
- 7.5/10
- Social perception
- High