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Job Description


	Research or develop geospatial technologies. May produce databases, perform applications programming, or coordinate projects. May specialize in areas such as agriculture, mining, health care, retail trade, urban planning, or military intelligence.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Computer Occupations, All Other
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	84,630
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	74,150
Management of Companies and Enterprises	20,150
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	17,250
Software Publishers	12,690
Employment Services	12,040
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	9,490
Insurance Carriers	9,450
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	7,710
Telecommunications	7,410

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Computer Occupations, All Other
Average Annual Salary	$93,350
Average Hourly Wage	$44.88
Total Employment	381,380