Computer & Information Technology Industry Outlook
Career opportunities
Computer & Information Technology is critical to virtually every business, as well as an industry in its own right. Statewide and nationally, qualified IT workers remain in demand and salaries remain robust, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employees with flexible and portable skills who can adapt to ever-changing IT processes are highly valued.
Those who specialize in technology's diverse applications may find opportunities in a number of fields, including:
Even if a career does not focus solely on technology, the job likely will require using computers and technology. According to the Information Technology Association of America, 92% of all IT workers are in non-IT companies, 80% of which are in small companies.
Job market
Jobs in Computer & Information Technology are among the fastest growing areas in Pinellas County and the state of Florida, according to Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation.
Expected salaries
Average salary in Florida in 2010 for:
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,717 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $78,382 |
| Computer Programmers | $66,105 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | $83,664 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software | $87,433 |
| Computer Specialists | $64,048 |
| Computer Support Specialists | $40,827 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $71,587 |
| Database Administrators | $70,516 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
$70,392 |
| Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts | $70,839 |
Source: Agency for Workforce Innovation - Labor Market Statistics
