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How much do spatial statistics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for spatial statistics in the United States is $83,657.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Spatial Statistics job?

A Spatial Statistics job involves analyzing and interpreting spatial data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends across geographic space. Professionals in this field use statistical techniques, geographic information systems (GIS), and data modeling to support decision-making in areas such as environmental science, urban planning, public health, and transportation. They work with large datasets, apply geostatistical methods, and create visual representations like maps and heatmaps. Common roles include spatial data analyst, GIS specialist, and environmental statistician.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Spatial Statistics position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Spatial Statistics role, you need a solid background in advanced mathematics, statistical modeling, and spatial data analysis, typically with a degree in statistics, geography, or a related quantitative field. Familiarity with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), statistical programming languages (such as R or Python), and spatial databases is essential, and certifications in GIS or data science can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and attention to detail enable you to interpret complex data and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for analyzing geospatial patterns, presenting actionable insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making across various industries.

What are some typical projects or tasks a Spatial Statistics professional might handle on a daily basis?

Spatial Statistics professionals often work on projects involving the collection, analysis, and interpretation of location-based data to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within geographic spaces. Daily tasks can include cleaning and integrating spatial datasets, developing statistical models, running geospatial analyses, and creating maps or visualizations to communicate findings. Collaboration with urban planners, environmental scientists, data scientists, or public health professionals is common to solve real-world problems using spatial insight. The work environment can be a blend of independent data analysis and teamwork, and many positions offer opportunities for growth into project management, advanced analytics, or GIS leadership roles.
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Infographic showing various Spatial Statistics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 71% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,657 per year, or $40.2 per hour.
Location Analytics Developer - Lakeland

Location Analytics Developer - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Lakeland, FL

Other

Posted 24 days ago


Publix rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 4,546 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 114 rated grocery stores


Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide location specific recommendations, whether at the store, market or customer level, in support of Real Estate, Operations, Marketing, BAR, Emerging Business, Loss Prevention, Human Resources, alternative business concepts, IS/TS, and merchandising initiatives with a focus on automation and self-service for our business partners. This allows the team to continue to take on additional workload with a small head-count.
Example: Optimize store layouts, merchandising changes based on shifting demographics surrounding our stores, assisting with site selection for new stores, developing applications/programs/processes with a focus on automation for the business partner.
The impact this position has on Publix is directly related to the success of our stores/initiatives. Location is extremely important in success.
Responsibilities include:
  • Analysis & Report Automation: Maintain/develop a self-serve environment that allows department-specific users to exploit Spatial Data Science & GIS' expertise using developed applications that provide data-backed solutions to the asked business question(s).
  • Research, summarize, analyze, synthesize, and visualize multiple datasets from internal sources (BAR, IS, RE, CRM, MBA, CI, LP...etc.) and external sources (competition, sales, demographics, purchase behaviors, customer data...etc.) into a comprehensive final deliverable (report, presentation, infographic, map, story-map...etc.) that enables decision makers to quickly advance our business backed by data driven decision-making.
  • Support the innovation and enable the Spatial Data Science & GIS Team to maintain a high level of awareness of location-based data, systems, processes.
  • Manage existing contracts and renewals to ensure Publix is not in breach of contract, and there is no lapse in data/service providers
  • Train GIS Analysts on Location Analytics and the skillsets needed to progress into a Location Analytics Developer (spatial statistics, Alteryx, existing methodologies/processes...etc.)
  • Dedicating time to Marketing innovation and quality improvement.
  • managing special Marketing related assignments, which can include but is not limited to: project management, executing reporting and presenting results to executive leadership.

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