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Will AI replace Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?

Transitioning

Baseline AI displacement risk for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians, aggregated from 6 research sources.

What this score means

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians is among the more exposed roles in Technology. A large share of the work, especially its routine and text heavy parts, is already within reach of current AI, though the harder judgment calls still need a person. At 56 out of 100 it sits close to the Technology average of 55. Across the 6 sources behind this baseline, individual estimates run from 48 to 60, so the score is a weighted consensus rather than any single figure.

The number is a consensus estimate for the typical version of the role, built from published academic and industry research scored occupation by occupation. It is not a prediction about any individual. How scoring works

What this job actually involves

Exposure follows the work itself rather than the job title, so it is worth seeing what the role is made of. These are the tasks O*NET records for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians, most central first, showing 12 of 29.

  • 01Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
  • 02Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
  • 03Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
  • 04Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
  • 05Perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.
  • 06Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
  • 07Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
  • 08Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
  • 09Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases.
  • 10Perform integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems.
  • 11Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information.
  • 12Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, equipment, or applications.

Task statements from O*NET by the National Center for O*NET Development, used under CC BY 4.0. The tasks are descriptive; the exposure score above is ours.

The research behind this score

This baseline aggregates 6 research sources that scored Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians for AI and automation exposure. More recent, higher confidence studies carry more weight in the final number.

Common questions

How likely is AI to replace Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?
Published research puts Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians at 56 out of 100 for AI displacement risk, in the transitioning band. The number is a weighted consensus of 6 research sources and describes the typical version of the role, not any individual.
Do researchers agree on the risk for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?
Broadly, yes. Individual estimates for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians run from 48 to 60 out of 100 across the 6 sources behind this score, a fairly tight range. More recent and higher confidence studies carry more weight in the final number.
Which technology roles face similar AI exposure?
The closest published technology roles to Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians by score are Database Architects (56/100), Biostatisticians (57/100), and Document Management Specialists (57/100). Each has its own page with the research behind its number.

Also covers

CADD GIS Technician (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Geographic Information Systems Technician) · Cartographic Technician · Conversion Specialist · Field GIS Technician (Field Geographic Information Systems Technician) · GIS Consultant (Geographic Information Systems Consultant) · GIS Specialist (Geographic Information Systems Specialist) · GIS Technician (Geographic Information Systems Technician) · Geographic Information System Analyst (GIS Analyst) and related titles

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