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Remote Sensing Technicians

Median Salary
58,350
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$32,950

10%

$58,350

Median

$79,740

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    62%

  • High school

    9%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

  • Post baccalaureate

    8%

  • Some college

    6%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Chemical Process Technology
  • Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Geography
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.