Hiring a GIS analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
73 open postings ask for a GIS analyst as of Oct 22, 2026, from 56 employers. The median advertised pay is $82,819, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 53 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
73open postings
56employers hiring
$82,819median advertised pay
53new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Oct 22, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 50 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a GIS analyst?
Competitive. 56 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Parsons with 5 open postings.
What should I pay a GIS analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $82,819. The middle half runs from $66,167 to $104,360.
Where is a GIS analyst being hired?
As of Oct 22, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Texas (10), Virginia (10) and California (8). Together they hold 38% of its 73 open postings.