Gis Engineer Salary

$32K

$94.5K

$161K

$97,747

/year

$46.99

/hour

Gis Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$97,747

Columbus

Ohio

$94,414

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    How much does a Gis Engineer make?

    As of Aug 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Gis Engineer in the United States is $97,747 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $46.99 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,879/week or $8,145/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $161,000 and as low as $32,000, the majority of Gis Engineer salaries currently range between $72,500 (25th percentile) to $115,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $141,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Gis Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 43000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Gis Engineer in your area makes on average $94,414 per year, or $3,333 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $97,747. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Gis Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Gis Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Gis Engineer on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Gis Engineer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Gis Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Andrews, MD, , with Nome, AK, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $21,930 (22.4%), and Andrews, MD, furthers that trend with another $26,801 (27.4%) above the $97,747 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Gis Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Andrews, MD, and Mountain View, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Gis Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Andrews, MD

    $124,548

    $59.88

    Nome, AK

    $121,255

    $58.30

    Redwood City, CA

    $119,677

    $57.54

    Sitka, AK

    $117,754

    $56.61

    Santa Clara, CA

    $115,437

    $55.50

    San Francisco, CA

    $115,163

    $55.37

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $114,721

    $55.15

    Livermore, CA

    $114,656

    $55.12

    San Jose, CA

    $114,559

    $55.08

    Mountain View, CA

    $114,454

    $55.03

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Gis Engineer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Gis Engineer category.

    For example Reverse Engineer jobs pay as much as $38,539 (39.4%) more than the average Gis Engineer salary of $97,747. If you're qualified, finding work as a Reverse Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Gis Engineer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Reverse Engineer

    $136,286

    $65.52

    Software Development Engineer In Test

    $113,906

    $54.76

    Consulting Mechanical Engineer

    $102,878

    $49.46

    Entry Level Structural Engineer

    $99,400

    $47.79

    Water Quality Engineer

    $84,039

    $40.40

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    Infographic detailing Gis Engineer salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $97,747 per year or $46.99 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.