There are currently an estimated 83,200 remote sensing technicians in the United States. The remote sensing technician job market is expected to grow by 3.5% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are remote sensing technicians?
CareerExplorer rates remote sensing technicians with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 3,000 remote sensing technicians.
What’s the supply of remote sensing technicians?
The remote sensing technician industry is concentrated in California, Texas, New York
Remote Sensing Technician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Remote Sensing Technicians |
|---|---|
| California | 10,090 |
| Texas | 9,170 |
| New York | 7,390 |
| Maryland | 3,510 |
| Virginia | 2,710 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,630 |
| North Carolina | 2,310 |
| Georgia | 2,230 |
| Tennessee | 2,150 |
| New Jersey | 2,140 |
| Missouri | 2,100 |
| Colorado | 1,860 |
| Florida | 1,830 |
| Oregon | 1,690 |
| Louisiana | 1,610 |
| Minnesota | 1,350 |
| South Carolina | 1,290 |
| Massachusetts | 1,140 |
| Wisconsin | 1,070 |
| Hawaii | 1,050 |
| Michigan | 1,040 |
| Ohio | 1,020 |
| Washington | 980 |
| Kansas | 880 |
| Illinois | 750 |
| Indiana | 750 |
| Idaho | 550 |
| Oklahoma | 460 |
| Arizona | 420 |
| Iowa | 420 |
| Maine | 390 |
| New Hampshire | 360 |
| Arkansas | 350 |
| Nevada | 350 |
| Alabama | 350 |
| Mississippi | 330 |
| Kentucky | 320 |
| Connecticut | 320 |
| Nebraska | 300 |
| West Virginia | 230 |
| Wyoming | 220 |
| Rhode Island | 210 |
| New Mexico | 180 |
| North Dakota | 180 |
| Alaska | 170 |
| Vermont | 160 |
| District of Columbia | 150 |
| Montana | 130 |
| Delaware | 90 |
| South Dakota | 60 |