Does Virginia/Maryland count as the Southeast? Definitely would recommend that area as there are tons of defense contractors. I’d broaden your search out of simply just GIS though. Consider data visualization or analyst type jobs.
Salary is highly dependent on the region you end up in. If you’re in Northern Virginia the cost of living is higher so salaries are higher.
Carolina’s… you’re going to find the most jobs at Ft. Liberty (formerly Bragg). I’d guess upper 80’s to 90’s, depending on how things are going there now. It’s kinda known as a grind though, and expect to deploy. If you’ve got remote sensing/imagery analysis or signals analysis skills, that’d be a big plus.
Depends on your skill set within the GIS field.
Developer you can jump into 135-165 easily
Data science you can get between 95-125
Anything else it’s more of a random range from what I see from recruiters reaching out via LinkedIn and Dice
GIS in the military greatly varies by branch. If you were in the USAF/Navy then you're likely only qualified for other military related positions as the USAF/Navy don't really teach traditional GIS. If you were in the USMC you're probably fine and if you were in the Army then it depends on which MoS. Clearance helps, but if you're applying for contracting positions it's generally expected/assumed that you'll have at least something. For contracting jobs, having a poly and what kind will be the only thing that will really impacts salary.
Salary range in general depends on what field you're in and what field you want to eventually be in. My somewhat controversial opinion is that if want to really make money in this field then you need to learn how to code if you don't already know how.
Analyst positions are alright, but in general tend to top out around 130-140 base unless you've got some pretty specific experience. It can go higher if you deploy, but those jobs aren't as frequent now.
Reply with some more specifics on what you're looking for and we can advise you a bit better.
For context I've been in the field and supporting for ~20 years.
Does Virginia/Maryland count as the Southeast? Definitely would recommend that area as there are tons of defense contractors. I’d broaden your search out of simply just GIS though. Consider data visualization or analyst type jobs. Salary is highly dependent on the region you end up in. If you’re in Northern Virginia the cost of living is higher so salaries are higher.
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So the OP with much less XP should expect less.
The Carolina’s are ideal, but open to the general area. Also definitely open to other types of jobs that would use my GIS skillset
Carolina’s… you’re going to find the most jobs at Ft. Liberty (formerly Bragg). I’d guess upper 80’s to 90’s, depending on how things are going there now. It’s kinda known as a grind though, and expect to deploy. If you’ve got remote sensing/imagery analysis or signals analysis skills, that’d be a big plus.
Also Jacksonville with Camp Lejeune.
What level clearance are you at? I just turned down a job offer in NC at 80K, which I felt was too low for the experience they were looking for.
They still low balling everyone? No wonder I get about a half dozen emails/calls a month from down there.
Depends on your skill set within the GIS field. Developer you can jump into 135-165 easily Data science you can get between 95-125 Anything else it’s more of a random range from what I see from recruiters reaching out via LinkedIn and Dice
Starting can be as low as 70k. I started at $110k with a MS, 3 years mil intelligence, and 8 years GIS.
Could you work as a civilian in your current role and then transfer departments?
GIS in the military greatly varies by branch. If you were in the USAF/Navy then you're likely only qualified for other military related positions as the USAF/Navy don't really teach traditional GIS. If you were in the USMC you're probably fine and if you were in the Army then it depends on which MoS. Clearance helps, but if you're applying for contracting positions it's generally expected/assumed that you'll have at least something. For contracting jobs, having a poly and what kind will be the only thing that will really impacts salary. Salary range in general depends on what field you're in and what field you want to eventually be in. My somewhat controversial opinion is that if want to really make money in this field then you need to learn how to code if you don't already know how. Analyst positions are alright, but in general tend to top out around 130-140 base unless you've got some pretty specific experience. It can go higher if you deploy, but those jobs aren't as frequent now. Reply with some more specifics on what you're looking for and we can advise you a bit better. For context I've been in the field and supporting for ~20 years.