From the launch of the first man to the moon to recent medical breakthroughs, technology has played a major role in human advancement and will continue to stake greater prominence in the upcoming years.
This industry offers jobs in a variety of fields such as cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, information technology, management, user experience and interface (UX/UI), and web development.
Many have also found a career in technology to be a popular choice among those seeking financial security and economic success.
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In this article, we will list high paying tech positions that were highly ranked by Business Insider, CNBC, Monster, and US News & World Report. We will also provide our top picks based on:
- Median annual salary (~$80,000+)
- Projected 10-year job growth (>6%)
- Number of job opportunities (~100,000+)
Data regarding salary, educational requirements, typical majors, projected job growth, and unemployment rates will be provided to give a comprehensive picture of the economic landscape and equip readers with the knowledge to make informed career decisions.
Note: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a projected growth rate between 4-6% over a 10-year period is considered average.
It is important to note that most positions will require at least a bachelor’s degree while managerial and supervisory positions will, in most cases, require a master’s or doctorate degree.
We will explore the following topics:
- Administration, Management
- Analytics
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Network, Systems
- Cloud, DevOps, Hardware, Software
- Cybersecurity
- Data science
- Engineering
- IT
- UX/UI Design
- Web Development
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s
Median annual salary: $95,479
Number of jobs: 109,700
Projected job growth: 26% (above average)
Unemployment rate: N/A
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Median annual salary: $105,590
Number of jobs: 1,365,500
Projected job growth: 21% (above average)
Unemployment rate: 1.6%
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Median annual salary: $91,409
Number of jobs: 159,300
Projected job growth: 5% (average)
Unemployment rate: 0.1%
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Median annual salary: $112,690
Number of jobs: 159,300
Projected job growth: 5% (average)
Unemployment rate: 0.1%
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Median annual salary: $83,510
Number of jobs: 383,900
Projected job growth: 5% (average)
Unemployment rate: 2.3%
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Median annual salary: $90,920
Number of jobs: 633,900
Projected job growth: 9% (above average)
Unemployment rate: 1.4%
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Median annual salary: $93,750
Number of jobs: 116,900
Projected job growth: 9% (above average)
Unemployment rate: 0.5%
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Median annual salary: $94,214
Number of jobs: 1,365,500
Projected job growth: 21% (above average)
Unemployment rate: 1.6%
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Median annual salary: $103,480
Number of jobs: 185,570
Projected job growth: 2% (below average)
Unemployment rate: 3%
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Median annual salary: $99,730
Number of jobs: 112,300
Projected job growth: 32% (above average)
Unemployment rate: 5.7%
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Median annual salary: $146,360
Number of jobs: 414,400
Projected job growth: 11% (above average)
Unemployment rate: 2%
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Median annual salary: $84,280
Number of jobs: 148,340
Projected job growth: 13% (above average)
Unemployment rate: 1.3%
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Median annual salary: $96,882
Number of jobs: 414,400
Projected job growth: 11% (above average)
Unemployment rate: 2%
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Median annual salary: $95,600
Number of jobs: 3,426,000
Projected job growth: 22.1% (above average)
Unemployment rate: N/A
