Computer, IT, and Engineering Occupations

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics: “Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 667,600 new jobs. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security. The median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $97,430 in May 2021, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $45,760.”

Computer, IT, and Engineering Occupations
Occupation 2020 Median Pay
Computer and Information Research Scientists $126,830
Computer Network Architects $116,780
Computer Programmers $89,190
Computer Systems Analysts $93,730
Database Administrators $98,860
Information Security Analysts $103,590
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,810
Software Developers $110,140
Computer Hardware Engineers $119,560