Spatial Analyst

Spatial Analyst Salary

$31K

$69K

$130K

$73,261

/year

$35.22

/hour

Spatial Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$73,261

Columbus

Ohio

$70,763

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    How much does a Spatial Analyst make?

    As of Jul 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Spatial Analyst in the United States is $73,261 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.22 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,408/week or $6,105/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $130,000 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Spatial Analyst salaries currently range between $52,500 (25th percentile) to $87,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $113,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Spatial Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 34500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Spatial Analyst in your area makes on average $70,763 per year, or $2,498 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $73,261. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Spatial Analyst salaries.

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

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Spatial Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Spatial Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Surry, VA, , with Santa Barbara, CA, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $19,367 (26.4%), and Surry, VA, furthers that trend with another $32,105 (43.8%) above the $73,261 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 16% between Surry, VA, and Alberton, PE, , 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 Spatial Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Surry, VA

    $105,366

    $50.66

    Santa Barbara, CA

    $94,823

    $45.59

    Kentville, NS

    $92,628

    $44.53

    Whitehorse, YT

    $92,038

    $44.25

    Haines Junction, YT

    $91,670

    $44.07

    North Cowichan, BC

    $91,401

    $43.94

    Duncan, BC

    $91,049

    $43.77

    Oak Bay, BC

    $90,883

    $43.69

    Nome, AK

    $90,880

    $43.69

    Alberton, PE

    $89,654

    $43.10

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Spatial Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Spatial Analyst category.

    For example Gis Solutions Architect jobs pay as much as $72,702 (99.2%) more than the average Spatial Analyst salary of $73,261. If you're qualified, finding work as a Gis Solutions Architect may help you make more money than that of the average Spatial Analyst position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Gis Solutions Architect

    $145,963

    $70.17

    Aws Certified Devops Engineer

    $125,908

    $60.53

    Conversion Consultant

    $86,430

    $41.55

    Gis Application Developer

    $86,148

    $41.42

    Gis Programmer

    $78,993

    $37.98

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    Infographic detailing Spatial Analyst salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $73,261 per year or $35.22 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.