GIS Analyst Job Scores a Spot in CNN Money Best Jobs in America

For most of us in the industry, we already know this, however, just this week a CNN Money.com feature included the position of a “GIS Analyst” at #97 in their list of 100 Best Jobs in America. Indeed this is a high tech growth field with loads of opportunity, but it’s great to see some mainstream recognition for the industry and for GIS as a profession. Obviously, the position of “GIS Analyst” can be fairly broad in scope and have a wide ranging description of duties and required skills, but there’s no arguing that indeed it is a great job and there’s plenty of opportunity. A plus in the article is that the position scored highest grades for the variables future growth and flexibility. The article lists the Median pay as $59,000 and a top pay of $82,000 – indeed testament to the wide range of duties and skills associated with such a position. Browsing job boards for GIS Analyst positions you will no doubt find jobs posted with a salary of below $30K along with opportunities to earn well into the $70’s and up. See the article here on CNN