GIS SCIENTISTS

CAREER 101

FOR DUMMIES

WHAT THEY DOGIS Scientists research or develop geospatial

technologies. They produce databases, perform

applications programming, or coordinate projects.

WHAT ELSE THEY DOThey also produce data layers, maps, tables or reports,

using spatial analysis procedures or geographic

information systems (GIS) technology, equipment or

systems.

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SALARYAverage salary: $87,310 per year

Hourly wage: $41.98 per hour

Source: bls.gov

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"Passion is the difference betweenhaving a job or having a career."

- Anonymous

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PROS #1Perfect if you are an analytical and

intellectual person who prefers

thinking than talking

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PROS #2Suitable for people who values

achievements and are results-oriented

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CONS #1There are more suitable careers out

there if you are a sociable person whoenjoys helping and working with others

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CONS #2A considerable amount of work-

related skill, knowledge andexperience is required for this career.

You can't just jump right in.

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I LOVE MY JOB!70% of them said they were satisfied with their

job and 46% said they feel like their job is

making other people’s lives better.

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SHOULD I BE ONEPeople who are suitable for this job tends to like

working with ideas, and require an extensive amount

of thinking. They like searching for facts and figuring

out problems mentally.

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HOW TO BE ONE61% of GIS Scientists said they

had a Bachelor's Degree

21% of them hold a Master's Degree

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What their typical day looks like

Click here: Everything you need to know about this career

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