Remote Sensing Technicians

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Remote Sensing Technicians does

Remote sensing technicians use satellites, drones, and aerial imagery to collect and analyze data about Earth's surface for mapping, environmental monitoring, and resource management. They process images and help clients understand geographic and environmental changes.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
• Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr