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GIS Analyst salary
Average gis analyst salary
$63,718
How much does a gis analyst make?
The average gis analyst salary in the United States is $63,718. Gis analyst salaries typically range between $47,000 and $85,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for gis analysts is $30.63 per hour.
Gis analyst salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Gis analysts earn the highest average salary in Delaware.
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Where can a GIS Analyst earn more?
GIS Analyst salary estimates from across the web
Average gis analyst salary by state
Highest paying states for gis analysts
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $75,095 | $36.10 |
| 2 | Illinois | $69,524 | $33.42 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $70,674 | $33.98 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $70,478 | $33.88 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $70,756 | $34.02 |
| 6 | Michigan | $72,597 | $34.90 |
| 7 | New York | $69,738 | $33.53 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $67,834 | $32.61 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $67,048 | $32.23 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $64,987 | $31.24 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $64,634 | $31.07 |
| 12 | Washington | $68,772 | $33.06 |
| 13 | Idaho | $65,022 | $31.26 |
| 14 | Virginia | $64,380 | $30.95 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $66,973 | $32.20 |
| 16 | California | $67,201 | $32.31 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $64,116 | $30.82 |
| 18 | Maine | $66,441 | $31.94 |
| 19 | Oregon | $64,806 | $31.16 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $64,510 | $31.01 |
| 21 | Alabama | $59,187 | $28.46 |
| 22 | Maryland | $62,221 | $29.91 |
| 23 | Vermont | $62,051 | $29.83 |
| 24 | Florida | $61,584 | $29.61 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $60,794 | $29.23 |
| 26 | Texas | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $60,390 | $29.03 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $62,533 | $30.06 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $58,635 | $28.19 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $58,446 | $28.10 |
| 31 | Iowa | $59,952 | $28.82 |
| 32 | Colorado | $58,342 | $28.05 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $58,846 | $28.29 |
| 34 | Alaska | $56,040 | $26.94 |
| 35 | Montana | $59,309 | $28.51 |
| 36 | Arizona | $56,295 | $27.06 |
| 37 | Georgia | $57,598 | $27.69 |
| 38 | Utah | $56,958 | $27.38 |
| 39 | Ohio | $56,216 | $27.03 |
| 40 | Missouri | $57,791 | $27.78 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $56,712 | $27.27 |
| 42 | Nevada | $56,004 | $26.93 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $55,189 | $26.53 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $54,939 | $26.41 |
| 45 | Indiana | $55,593 | $26.73 |
| 46 | Kansas | $54,336 | $26.12 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $55,624 | $26.74 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $54,570 | $26.24 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $55,137 | $26.51 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $54,159 | $26.04 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $53,858 | $25.89 |
Highest paying cities for gis analysts
The highest-paying cities for gis analysts are Detroit, MI, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit, MI | $72,701 | $34.95 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $70,685 | $33.98 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $69,771 | $33.54 |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | $69,701 | $33.51 |
| 5 | Redding, CA | $68,316 | $32.84 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $67,961 | $32.67 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $66,945 | $32.19 |
| 8 | Norwalk, CT | $66,829 | $32.13 |
| 9 | McLean, VA | $65,081 | $31.29 |
| 10 | Jacksonville, NC | $64,814 | $31.16 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge, LA | $62,654 | $30.12 |
| 12 | Port Charlotte, FL | $61,809 | $29.72 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $60,238 | $28.96 |
| 14 | Birmingham, AL | $59,112 | $28.42 |
| 15 | Fort Collins, CO | $58,637 | $28.19 |
| 16 | Kansas City, MO | $57,671 | $27.73 |
| 17 | Duluth, GA | $57,601 | $27.69 |
| 18 | Salt Lake City, UT | $57,071 | $27.44 |
| 19 | Phoenix, AZ | $56,296 | $27.07 |
| 20 | Tulsa, OK | $55,809 | $26.83 |
GIS Analyst salary details
A gis analyst's salary ranges from $47,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $85,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a gis analyst's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
| 75th Percentile | $74,000 | $6,167 | $36 |
| Average | $63,718 | $5,310 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| 10th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
Highest paying gis analyst jobs
The highest paying types of gis analysts are functional analyst, contractor-business analyst, and finance systems analyst.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gis Internship | $63,117 | $5,260 | $30.34 | 48,818 |
| Business Analyst/Quality Analyst | $74,931 | $6,244 | $36.02 | 168,145 |
| Contractor-Business Analyst | $87,402 | $7,283 | $42.02 | 147,698 |
| GIS Technician | $58,307 | $4,859 | $28.03 | 8,922 |
| Systems Analyst Programmer | $81,135 | $6,761 | $39.01 | 119,179 |
| Technical System Analyst | $82,275 | $6,856 | $39.56 | 178,133 |
Top companies hiring gis analysts now:
Which companies pay gis analysts the most?
Gis analyst salaries at Colliers International and Salt River Project are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average gis analyst salary at companies like Southern and Petco Holdings, Inc. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colliers International | $96,841 | $46.56 |
| 2 | Salt River Project | $96,176 | $46.24 |
| 3 | Southern | $96,114 | $46.21 |
| 4 | Petco Holdings, Inc. | $92,062 | $44.26 |
| 5 | Whirlpool | $90,622 | $43.57 |
| 6 | Richmond International Airport | $87,444 | $42.04 |
| 7 | Parsons | $83,430 | $40.11 |
| 8 | Pacific Gas and Electric | $83,131 | $39.97 |
| 9 | Cambridge Systematics | $82,367 | $39.60 |
| 10 | National Grid plc | $79,224 | $38.09 |
| 11 | Dollar Tree | $78,873 | $37.92 |
| 12 | Sanborn | $75,134 | $36.12 |
| 13 | Aguirre Roden | $74,402 | $35.77 |
| 14 | Vertex | $73,304 | $35.24 |
| 15 | Tata Group | $72,952 | $35.07 |
| 16 | Zillow Group | $70,997 | $34.13 |
| 17 | MAPC | $70,220 | $33.76 |
| 18 | CBRE Group | $69,616 | $33.47 |
| 19 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $69,379 | $33.36 |
| 20 | UNS Energy | $69,160 | $33.25 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
GIS Analyst salary by industry
The average gis analyst salary varies across industries:
- The average gis analyst salary in the utilities industry is $79,998, the highest of any industry.
- The average gis analyst salary in the finance industry is $72,715.
- Gis analysts in the government industry earn an average salary of $62,675, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for gis analysts
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | $79,998 | $38.46 |
| 2 | Real Estate | $72,715 | $34.96 |
| 3 | Energy | $64,341 | $30.93 |
| 4 | Professional | $62,908 | $30.24 |
| 5 | Technology | $62,703 | $30.15 |
| 6 | Government | $62,675 | $30.13 |
High Paying GIS Analyst Jobs
GIS Analyst salary trends
The average gis analyst salary has risen by $10,261 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average gis analyst earned $53,457 annually, but today, they earn $63,718 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for gis analysts over the last decade.
Compare gis analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average gis analyst salary over time
Compare gis analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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GIS Analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,700 | $30.63 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $61,600 | $29.62 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $60,200 | $28.95 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $59,900 | $28.80 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $59,200 | $28.46 | +1.6% |
Recently added gis analyst salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State U | GIS Analyst-Fort | Fort Knox, KY | 12/16/2024 | $61,000 |
| Leidos | GIS Analyst | Chantilly, VA | 12/15/2024 | $42,250 |
| Beta | GIS Analyst | Rhode Island | 12/15/2024 | $55,000 |
| Rejis Commission | GIS Analyst | Saint Louis, MO | 12/15/2024 | $58,253 |
| Colorado State University | GIS Analyst-Fort | Fort Collins, CO | 12/14/2024 | $61,000 |
| Actalent | GIS Analyst | Saint Louis, MO | 12/14/2024 | $52,175 |
| City of Baltimore, Md | WWW GIS Analyst-Department of Public Works | Baltimore, MD | 12/12/2024 | $80,020 |
| University of South Carolina | GIS Analyst/Cartographer | Columbia, SC | 12/12/2024 | $45,133 |
| Baltimore City | WWW GIS Analyst-Department of Public Works | Ione, OR | 12/11/2024 | $80,020 |
| Innovate!, Inc. | GIS Analyst JR. | Hampton, VA | 12/10/2024 | $85,000 |
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