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Geospatial Technology - In-Demand Occupations * Geospatial Technology - In-Demand Occupations

Career Voyages exists to help you find out which occupations are in-demand. To learn more about how these occupations were selected, click here. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 1.

When you first come to this page, the following Geospatial Technology-related occupations are sorted by Projected Need for Employees. Notice that, generally speaking, the more education you have, the higher your wage.

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Geospatial Technology Related Occupations and Their Projected 10 Year Growth
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Occupation Title
(Sorted initially by Projected Need)
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Projected
Need for
Employees
(2006 - 2016)
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Projected
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Sort by (Median)
2008 Hourly
Wage Range2
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Education & Training3
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School or less		 Some College College degree or higher
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsCareer Video for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
142,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $17 $34 $64
22%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer31%
Some College Spacer		Spacer47%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Mechanical EngineersCareer Video for Mechanical Engineers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
58,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $23 $36 $55
6%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer22%
Some College Spacer		Spacer72%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Engineering Managers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
51,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $35 $55 >80
5%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer13%
Some College Spacer		Spacer82%
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Electrical EngineersCareer Video for Electrical Engineers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
45,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $25 $40 $60
4%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer18%
Some College Spacer		Spacer78%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Architectural and Civil DraftersCareer Video for Architectural and Civil Drafters - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
40,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $14 $21 $32
14%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer61%
Some College Spacer		Spacer25%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering TechniciansCareer Video for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
39,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $16 $26 $38
27%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer56%
Some College Spacer		Spacer17%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
37,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $27 $42 $62
4%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer18%
Some College Spacer		Spacer78%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersCareer Video for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
36,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $22 $38 $63
38%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer36%
Some College Spacer		Spacer26%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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SurveyorsCareer Video for Surveyors - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
33,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $14 $25 $41
3%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer22%
Some College Spacer		Spacer75%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
33,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $14 $23 $34
38%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer51%
Some College Spacer		Spacer11%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Surveying and Mapping TechniciansCareer Video for Surveying and Mapping Technicians - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
29,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $10 $17 $28
38%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer55%
Some College Spacer		Spacer7%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Civil Engineering TechniciansCareer Video for Civil Engineering Technicians - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
27,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $13 $21 $32
27%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer56%
Some College Spacer		Spacer17%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Sales Engineers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
26,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $24 $40 $66
6%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer24%
Some College Spacer		Spacer70%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Industrial Engineering Technicians(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
22,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $15 $23 $36
27%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer56%
Some College Spacer		Spacer17%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersCareer Video for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
15,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $20 $38 $75
1%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer7%
Some College Spacer		Spacer92%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Urban and Regional PlannersCareer Video for Urban and Regional Planners - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
15,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $18 $29 $44
1%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer7%
Some College Spacer		Spacer92%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Mechanical Engineering TechniciansCareer Video for Mechanical Engineering Technicians - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
12,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $15 $23 $35
27%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer56%
Some College Spacer		Spacer17%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electrical and Electronics DraftersCareer Video for Electrical and Electronics Drafters - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
11,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $15 $25 $38
14%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer61%
Some College Spacer		Spacer25%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
6,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $15 $25 $42
3%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer22%
Some College Spacer		Spacer75%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wages and 2006-2016 projection series.)

For a complete list of geospatial technology occupations and to find more information on education requirements and salary ranges, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Web page at http://www.bls.gov/emp/home.htm.

* The term "geospatial industry" is not all-inclusive. It may refer to mapmakers, academics, and others engaged in such activities.

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