Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security.
About the profession
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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Personality Fit
Based on the Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologist → Associate Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologist → Senior Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologist → Lead Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$184K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $59,590 - $90,568/year With equity/bonuses: $65,549 - $108,682 Top markets (SF/NYC): $68,529 - $108,682 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $41,713 - $81,511 Year 2-3: Junior level $90,568 - $115,468 Year 4-6: Mid level $115,468 - $125,191 Year 7-10: Senior level $125,191 - $160,149 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking…
💰 Pay for Physical Scientists, All Other
BLS OEWS, May 2023The federal survey does not count this job title on its own — it is counted under Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099).
Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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