medium risk
Cartographers and Photogrammetristsvs
52 shared · 17 different
core competencies
medium risk
Geographic Information Systems TechniciansSide-by-Side Comparison
Geographic Information Systems Technicians leads 4–0| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Geographic Information Systems Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 47.2% | 38.4% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 95th | 76th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 11 / 15 | 10 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $78,380 | N/A |
| Employment | 13K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Analyzing Data or Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Processing Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Mathematical Reasoning
Computers and Electronics
Interacting With Computers
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Engineering and Technology
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
28%
total discount
Geographic Information Systems Technicians
28%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
11 of 15 at risk86%Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
86%Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
85%Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
84%Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
80%Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Geographic Information Systems Technicians
10 of 15 at risk85%Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
69%Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
64%Enter 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.
61%Interpret aerial or ortho photographs.
59%Apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data in transportation routing settings to determine the best routing to reduce pollution or energy consumption.
Wage Comparison
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsGeographic Information Systems Technicians
10th
$50,500N/A
25th
$62,860N/A
Median
$78,380N/A
75th
$99,650N/A
90th
$121,440N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists2028–2035
Geographic Information Systems Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Geographic Information Systems Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Cartographers and Photogrammetrists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Cartographers
0
Unique to Geographic
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsGeographic Information Systems Technicians