Career Profile
Computer Occupations, All Other
General Information
All computer occupations not listed separately. Excludes Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021), Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061), Electrical and Electronics Engineers (17-2070), Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1021), Special Effects Artists and Animators (27-1014), Graphic Designers (27-1024), Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars (29-9021), and Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (49-2011).
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Computer Occupations, All Other
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 132 openings per year are projected for Computer Occupations, All Other.
Employment Change
Employment for Computer Occupations, All Other is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $37.53/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.84, while experienced workers are paid $52.92. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,161 Computer Occupations, All Other in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,342.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Computer Occupations, All Other are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Computer Occupations, All Other include Computers and Electronics, English Language, and Engineering and Technology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Computer Occupations, All Other is Bachelor's. 96% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.