Below is a sampling of top occupations and wages in the Information Technology industry.
| Soc Code | Title | Richmond Metro Avg. Wage | National Avg. Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-1121 | Computer Systems Analysts | $88,600 | $90,200 |
| 15-1131 | Computer Programmers | $79,800 | $84,400 |
| 15-1132 | Software Developers, Applications | $89,800 | $102,200 |
| 15-1133 | Software Developers, Systems Software | $97,400 | $108,800 |
| 15-1141 | Database Administrators | $90,800 | $84,300 |
| 15-1142 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $87,300 | $82,200 |
| 15-1143 | Computer Network Architects | $103,800 | $103,100 |
| 15-1151 | Computer User Support Specialists | $51,800 | $52,400 |
| 15-1199 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $84,700 | $87,300 |
| 15-2031 | Operations Research Analysts | $83,700 | $84,200 |
| 17-2061 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $104,500 | $115,000 |
| 17-2072 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $82,600 | $94,700 |
| 17-3023 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | $54,600 | $61,900 |
Source: JobsEQ®, Q2 2016.