Environmental & Climate Science
GIS Analyst
Creates, analyses, and manages geospatial data to support scientific, environmental, and planning decisions.
Entry: $45k–60k · Mid: $60k–85k · Senior: $85k–120k
A GIS Analyst works with geographic data — creating maps, performing spatial analysis, managing geospatial databases, and producing location-based insights. GIS Analysts work across environmental science, urban planning, agriculture, and government.
What does a GIS Analyst do?
A GIS Analyst applies computational methods to solve scientific problems. Typical work includes:
- Mapping sensitive habitats from satellite and field data
- Analysing proximity relationships for planning applications
- Creating watershed boundary maps from terrain data
- Geocoding and mapping environmental monitoring stations
Required skills
Preferred skills
Tools used
QGISArcGISPythonGeoPandasPostGIS
Recommended Research Atlas labs
Career progression
1Junior GIS Analyst
2GIS Analyst
3Senior GIS Analyst
4GIS Manager / Geospatial Lead