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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Part of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, in the Science and Mathematics pathway.

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 19-2099.01

What the work is

Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

On a typical day

  • Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
  • Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
  • Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
  • Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
  • Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.

What it pays

$120,490
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $75,000
Experienced workers reach $154,250
  1. $75k10th
  2. $104k25th
  3. $120kMedian
  4. $139k75th
  5. $154k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $75,000, 25th $103,830, Median $120,490, 75th $138,990, 90th $154,250

About 170 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+11.8%

employment change in the Alamo region, 238 to 266 jobs · U.S. +1%

19

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 2,000

238

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 31,900

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Reading Comprehension4.8
  2. Critical Thinking4.4
  3. Writing4.6
  4. Speaking4.3
  5. Active Listening4.0
  6. Science4.0
  7. Mathematics4.1
  8. Complex Problem Solving4.1

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. Associate degree4%
  2. Bachelor's degree76%
  3. Master's degree20%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

Alamo programs that lead here

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