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Employment Percentage
13.36032389
SOC ID
19-4099
SOC Title
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
ONET ID
19-4099.03
ONET Concat ID
19409903
Median Salary
55855.31
Ed Level High School
9.49
Ed Level Certificate
4.5
Ed Level Some College
6.04
Ed Level Associates
9.2
Ed Level Bachelors
70.449997
Ed Level Masters
0.32
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a Bachelor's degree
Career Description
Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.
Core Tasks
  • Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  • Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
  • Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
  • Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
  • Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
  • Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
  • Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
  • Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
Start Annual Earnings
32221.83
Top Annual Earnings
92616.38
EMSI Career Title Slug
remote-sensing-technician