Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
General Information
Description
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.
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People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit53.11%
- Private, not for profit19.67%
- State and local government17.40%
- Federal government7.72%
- Self-employed2.08%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$107,970
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$77,144
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 60%
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Master's degree 20%
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Post baccalaureate 16%
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Associate's degree 4%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
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