AI Geospatial Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$78,000
national median salary
$61,000 to $103,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $81,390 for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021) across the United States, based on 14,260 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$53,740
25th percentile
$65,670
Median
$81,390
75th percentile
$101,960
90th percentile
$126,950
Workers surveyed
14,260
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$78,380
May 2025 release
$81,390
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021) rather than AI Geospatial Analystspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 17-1021Highest Paying
$112,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$82,000
Austin, TX
Lowest Paying
$59,000
Jackson, MS
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 17-1021. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average AI Geospatial Analyst salary in the United States at $78,000 in 2026, within a range of $61,000 to $103,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $112,000, while Austin offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation reflects the intersection of GIS expertise, remote sensing, and ML engineering.
AI Geospatial Analyst salary by city.
Skills that increase AI Geospatial Analyst pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for AI Geospatial Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $10,920 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Compensation reflects the intersection of GIS expertise, remote sensing, and ML engineering. Analysts who can apply deep learning to satellite imagery for land use classification, environmental monitoring, or infrastructure mapping earn premiums. Experience with large-scale geospatial data processing and cloud-based Earth observation platforms adds value.
Junior geospatial AI analysts start at $78,000 to $95,000. Mid-level analysts building production classification systems reach $115,000 to $140,000. Senior analysts leading geospatial AI programs earn $148,000 to $180,000. Directors of geospatial intelligence at defense or commercial companies can reach $200,000 to $250,000.
Equity at geospatial AI companies adds $10,000 to $45,000 annually. Government and defense positions offer strong benefits and stability. Bonuses of 10% to 15% are standard. Access to satellite imagery datasets and cloud compute for processing are significant perks.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote AI Geospatial Analysts typically earn $73,000 (7% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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