The information technology industry employs nearly 6 million individuals across a range of industries, from technology to healthcare, finance and education. As an occupational field, information technology is projected to be one of the fastest growing in the nation, collectively producing 18 percent additional job openings nationally between 2012 and 2022. The following page serves as a high-level introduction to information technology, from the trends and drivers impacting change, overviews of career avenues and earning potential, as well as a discussion about landing a job in the industry.
TOP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS AND AVERAGE SALARIES
- Computer and Information Research Scientists – $113,190
- Software Developers, Systems Software – $106,050
- Computer Network Architects – $100,710
- Software Developers, Applications – $99,530
- Information Securities Analyst – $91,600
- Computer Systems Analyst – $87,320
- Computer Programmers – $82,690
- Database Administrators – $82,280
- Network and Computer System Admins – $79,770
- Web Developers – $68,670
- Computer Network Support Specialists – $66,140
- Computer User Support Specialists – $51,500
