Science
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.
Median salary
$117,960
Typical range
$62k – $192k
Job outlook
+1% (about average)
AI exposure
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Education
Typical entry: Bachelor's degree
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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Intern
Internship
$36,000
~4 mos to advance
Junior Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Entry / Junior
$61,990
~2 yrs to advance
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Established
$117,960
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Senior
$154,920
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Key skills
A typical day
- •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.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Science
Explore all- Massachusetts Institute of Technology4% admit · $124,000 grad pay
- California Institute of Technology3% admit · $112,000 grad pay
- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- Stanford University4% admit · $122,000 grad pay
- University of California, Berkeley11% admit · $97,000 grad pay
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