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GIS specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a GIS Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$76,398
Average $76,398
Low $49,128
High $118,804

The average salary for a gis specialist is $76,398 per year in the United States. 339 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

GIS Specialist job openings in United States

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GIS Configuration Specialist -...
Arcadis3.9out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$110,000 - $175,000 a year
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for GIS Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Beacon Hill
 
$192,400per year
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Business Integra Inc
 
$176,800per year
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Odyssey Information Services
 
$169,520per year
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Zillion Technologies
 
$166,400per year
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Rose International
 
$150,800per year
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INSPYR Solutions
 
$150,000per year
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Highest paying cities for GIS Specialists near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $74,684 per year
  2. Portland, OR
    $51,774 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $50,436 per year

Where can a GIS Specialist earn more?

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