GIS Intern
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
This opportunity is open to all applicants seeking an Internship within the Geospatial discipline. In this Internship, you will get the opportunity to work with a team of seasoned GIS and Project ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
This opportunity is open to all applicants seeking an Internship within the Geospatial discipline. In this Internship, you will get the opportunity to work with a team of seasoned GIS and Project ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
This opportunity is open to all applicants seeking an Internship within the Geospatial discipline. In this Internship, you will get the opportunity to work with a team of seasoned GIS and Project ...
$17.84 - $20.20
16% of jobs
$21.38 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$20.20 - $22.56
18% of jobs
The median wage is $24.92 / hr.
$22.56 - $24.92
16% of jobs
$24.92 - $27.28
21% of jobs
$28.93 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$27.28 - $29.64
5% of jobs
$29.64 - $32
3% of jobs
$32 - $34.36
5% of jobs
$34.36 - $36.72
4% of jobs
$36.72 - $39.08
9% of jobs
$39.08 - $41.44
1% of jobs
$41.44 - $43.80
1% of jobs
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$27
$43
| Aspect | Geospatial | GIS Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | GIS certifications, degrees in geography, GIS, or related fields | GIS certifications, associate or bachelor’s in GIS or related fields |
| Work Environment | Fieldwork, data collection, analysis, mapping projects | Office-based, GIS software operation, data management |
| Industry Usage | Used across environmental, urban planning, defense, and transportation sectors | Primarily in urban planning, government agencies, and environmental firms |
Both Geospatial and GIS Technician roles involve working with geographic data, but Geospatial is broader, encompassing data collection, analysis, and interpretation across various platforms. GIS Technicians focus more on managing GIS software and data within office environments. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.
Geospatial jobs are those where you use GPS and GIS technology to gather information to understand spatial relations between objects and locations on Earth. Geospatial jobs include titles such as geospatial manager, project manager, GIS analyst, GIS specialist, geospatial analysis management specialist, GIS developer, geospatial engineer, and GIS coordinator. The responsibilities of these jobs vary. Your duties may be more project management and supervisory related, more focused on technical design and data analysis, or you may be required to provide technical support and maintenance for GIS and GPS technology.

$18 - $22/hr
Part-time
Re-posted 24 days ago
8.9
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