Below is a sampling of top occupations and wages in the Information Technology industry.
| Soc Code | Title | Richmond Metro Avg. Wage | National Avg. Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-1211 | Computer Systems Analysts | $98,100 | $99,000 |
| 15-1232 | Computer User Support Specialists | $55,700 | $57,000 |
| 15-1241 | Computer Network Architects | $117,000 | $119,200 |
| 15-1244 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $91,200 | $89,500 |
| 15-1245 | Database Administrators and Architects | $100,200 | $101,100 |
| 15-1251 | Computer Programmers | $94,100 | $95,600 |
| 15-1256 | Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $104,200 | $114,300 |
| 15-1299 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $93,300 | $96,700 |
| 15-2031 | Operations Research Analysts | $93,200 | $92,300 |
| 17-2061 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $124,300 | $126,100 |
| 17-2072 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $104,100 | $112,300 |
| 17-3023 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,000 | $68,300 |
Source: Chmura Economics & Analytics, JobsEQ
*Wages reflect the 2020 annual average.