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Map Analyst Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

These web-based tools allow users to create interactive maps, run spatial analysis, and uncover insights from location-based data. Whether someone is mapping traffic trends, climate risk, or election ...

Sr. Product Designer - Map Viewer

Redlands, CA · On-site

$112K - $176K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

These web-based tools allow users to create interactive maps, run spatial analysis, and uncover insights from location-based data. Whether someone is mapping traffic trends, climate risk, or election ...

GIS Analyst

Ventura, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

In this role, you will support project teams by managing GIS datasets, creating custom maps, performing spatial analyses, supporting field data collection workflows, and configuring web GIS tools ...

GIS Analyst

Ventura, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

In this role, you will support project teams by managing GIS datasets, creating custom maps, performing spatial analyses, supporting field data collection workflows, and configuring web GIS tools ...

Act as a BA for project needing assistance, recommendations, analyzing data, and mapping processes. Act in the capacity of a SME by researching solutions within departments. Ability to work with the ...

Survey Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

$33 - $53/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Perform research of surveying and mapping records from different sources (i.e. SRS, RealQuest, DataTree, and public agencies). * Review title report documents, analyze deeds, and retrace easements.

Medicaid Business Analyst

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Field-Level Mapping & Documentation: * Lead the coordination with Medicaid stakeholders to define ... Analytical Ability: Proven experience in Gap Analysis and complex data mapping. * Communication:

Medicaid Business Analyst

Mountain View, CA

$140K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Field-Level Mapping & Documentation: * Lead the coordination with Medicaid stakeholders to define ... Analytical Ability: Proven experience in Gap Analysis and complex data mapping. * Communication:

Maps, including standards Reports * Previous experience in multiple projects as Project Manager and ... Analytic, data and spatial understanding Avid reader and learner of new and upcoming trends ...

Jr. GIS Analyst

Irvine, CA · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mapping and Visualization: Create detailed maps and visualizations to communicate findings and ... Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret ...

... geodatabase Mapping viewing applications - Proficient Ø ArcPad 10 Ø Maximo 7.6: Spatial ... Proficient Ø Analytic, data and spatial understanding Ø Avid reader and learner of new and ...

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How much do map analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for map analyst in California is $31.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.90 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a map analyst?

As a Map Analyst, your daily tasks often include collecting and interpreting spatial data, updating and maintaining digital maps, and performing data quality checks to ensure accuracy. You may use specialized GIS software to analyze geographic patterns, create visualizations, and generate reports for various stakeholders. Collaboration with engineers, planners, or researchers is common to provide mapping support for projects and inform decision-making. You can also expect to stay current with mapping technologies and enhance existing data sets based on feedback or new information. This dynamic environment combines technical expertise with teamwork and problem-solving.

What is a map analyst?

A Map Analyst is responsible for evaluating, updating, and improving digital and physical maps using geographic data and spatial analysis. They analyze geographical information from various sources, including satellite imagery, surveys, and GIS software. Their work supports navigation systems, location-based services, urban planning, and cartographic projects. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in GIS tools are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a map analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Map Analyst, you need a strong background in geography, cartography, data analysis, and spatial reasoning, often supported by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS or QGIS, as well as skills in data visualization and spatial databases, are commonly required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for interpreting data and presenting findings. These capabilities ensure Map Analysts can accurately analyze spatial data, produce reliable maps, and convey insights to support decision-making.

What are the most commonly searched types of Map Analyst jobs in California?

The most popular types of Map Analyst jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Map Analyst job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,730 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

Staff Software Engineer - Map AI Platform

Hivemapper

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Hivemapper is a decentralized global map data network built by 10s of thousands of mapping devices. High-res sensors like RGB, Stereo Depth, GNSS, IMU, etc. feed sensor fusion and ML models at the edge. Data is automatically uploaded in near realtime over LTE or WiFi. Enterprise tech, mapping, auto, robotaxis, rideshare, and entertainment represent some of the customers consuming data today.
APIs allow anyone to consume precisely extracted Map Features, HD map data, high-res street-level imagery, construction, and driving events for AV simulation. Tech-savvy customers develop and deploy software directly to our dashcams to get realtime data for things like change detection or visual semantic data mining. AI Fleet management tools drive value to large fleets of vehicles.
Map AI Platform
Every day, we process data from millions of KM from 10s of thousands of high resolution sensors deployed around the world. A symphony of different Sensor Fusion, ML, AI, 3D Reconstruction processes are performed at the edge and in our processing clusters, for which the Map AI Platform orchestrates.
The Map AI Platform is the core data engine that powers our data customers, consumer products, and user-facing AI technology. These complex systems control and learn patterns about map data all over the world and enable us to to continuously evolve map data intelligence, semantic extraction, QA at scale. For example, we've recently been using the system to learn hyperlocalized road network patterns to automatically QA and correct noise from map conflation.
We strongly believe in engineering design principles around abstraction and programmability that allow us to move quickly with minimal manual interventions. Our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and data-driven.
Responsibilities
  • Drive architecture, design, implementation, and eval of our core ai systems and data platform
  • Partner across company to ensure our systems are adaptable to emerging opportunities
  • Help plan technical roadmaps and contribute to higher level technical strategy

Requirements
  • Experience building production critical systems used by >=10s of thousands of users
  • Deep backend experience with large scale data platforms, DBs, ETL, distributed systems, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills in a relevant field like ML, math, statistics, quantitative economics, etc.
  • Track record of leading and mentoring teams in successful projects

Nice to Have
  • Experience generating, augmenting, and managing large amounts of ML training data
  • Experience integrating or training/fine-tuning ML CV vision models, VLLM models, etc.
  • Familiarity with geospatial data, HD mapping, sensors fusion, ADAS or AV, etc.
  • Experience scaling products or systems at hyper-growth startups

What we offer
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits plus FSA
  • Family leave
  • 401(k) program
  • Unlimited Flex PTO
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid lunch

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.