Compare Geodetic Surveyors & Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians District of Columbia

Comparison Geodetic Surveyors Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Geodetic Surveyors $59,900
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $137,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Geodetic Surveyors
Geodetic Surveyors
High
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Very High

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Geodetic Surveyors
Geodetic Surveyors

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

Licensing

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Licensing for Geodetic Surveyors
Geodetic Surveyors

No license found in DC

Licensing for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

No license found in DC


Certification

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Certification for Geodetic Surveyors
Geodetic Surveyors

4 related certifications

Certification for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

36 related certifications

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