Artificial intelligence and machine learning are driving growth in computer and information technology jobs. So much so, the number of jobs connected to IT is expected to grow by 12 percent — faster than the average for all occupations — over the 10 years from 2018 to 2028, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is expected to add more than 546,000 new jobs to the economy.
IT work pays well. On average, people working in the field make about $86,320 a year, which is more than twice the national annual average for all occupations.
That’s the average. There are plenty of cities in which the average salary is much higher.
Technology company Kisi analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically looking at jobs such as computer and information research scientists, network architects, programmers, systems analysts, security analysts, web developers, and software developers.
The study compared 30 in-demand and up-and-coming U.S. cities in the IT industry, job openings, and evaluating a city’s “livability” to develop The 2020 Best U.S. Cities for IT Professionals.
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