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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

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.

$112,280
Median Pay
4-6 years
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Score 3/6: balanced factors means AI will assist but humans remain essential (estimated from legacy data)

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AI Exposure
Medium+1

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Job Growth
Stable+1

0% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 16/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
  • Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
  • Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
  • Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
  • Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
  • Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.
  • Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
  • Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
  • Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

4-6 years

Based on Job Zone 4. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Remote sensing software (ENVI, ERDAS)GIS software (ArcGIS)Programming (Python)Image processing toolsMATLABMicrosoft Office

Key Abilities

Deductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingMathematical Reasoning

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Compensation Details

$59,590
10th Percentile
$112,280
Median
$183,500
90th Percentile

Based on 20,820 employed workers

Also Known As

All Source Intelligence AnalystCommercial Drone OperatorCommercial Drone PilotDrone OperatorDrone PilotGeospatial Image AnalystGeospatial Intelligence AnalystImage ScientistImagery Remote Sensing ScientistLIDAR Analyst (Light Detection and Ranging Analyst)

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 19-2099.01