Title | SOC Code | Category | Typical Education | Work Experience | On-the-Job Training | Total Jobs | Average Hourly Wage | 10-Year Total New Demand |
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Computer Systems Analysts Computer systems analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently. Click on title to learn more | 15-1211 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Bachelor's degree | None | None | 11,676 | $53 | 10,207 |
Information Security Analysts Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Click on title to learn more | 15-1212 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Bachelor's degree | Less than 5 years | None | 3,927 | $57 | 5,044 |
Computer Network Support Specialists Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Click on title to learn more | 15-1231 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Associate's degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 4,445 | $37 | 4,289 |
Computer User Support Specialists Computer support specialists assist computer users and organizations. These specialists either maintain computer networks or provide technical help directly to computer users. Click on title to learn more | 15-1232 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Some college, no degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 15,987 | $31 | 15,477 |
Computer Network Architects Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets. Click on title to learn more | 15-1241 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Bachelor's degree | 5 years or more | None | 4,792 | $65 | 3,738 |
Database Administrators Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Click on title to learn more | 15-1242 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Bachelor's degree | None | None | 2,931 | $46 | 2,636 |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. They organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. Click on title to learn more | 15-1244 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Bachelor's degree | None | None | 7,168 | $50 | 5,944 |
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. Click on title to learn more | 15-1253 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Bachelor's degree | None | None | 5,053 | $49 | 5,588 |
Web and Digital Interface Designers Web developers create and maintain websites. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability. Click on title to learn more | 15-1255 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Bachelor's degree | None | None | 2,501 | $45 | 2,625 |
Software Developer | 15-1252 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | Bachelor's degree | None | None | 43,186 | $61 | 45,813 |
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