Salaries in Computer Science Careers
A degree in computer science opens doors in various computer fields. Software, hardware and networking careers all fall under computer science programs. Computer science majors can develop ways to improve technology and increase the ability of computers to enhance and improve our lives. Majoring in computer science requires a strong background in mathematics, and most career paths require a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
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Database Administrators
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Database administrators oversee database changes and ensure that an organization's databases are installed and run correctly. It is the job of the administrator to ensure the safety of the information in a database. In 2009, there were 108,080 database administrators in the United States. Salaries averaged $40,780 to $114,200 with a mean annual wage of $74,290. Most database administrators worked in computer system design where they averaged $81,250. Administrators in the rail transportation industry made the highest salaries, averaging $106,460 per year. Salaries differ by state with administrators in Maryland making the most at an average of $84,300.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
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Computer and information systems managers implement and administer the technology organizations use. Helping determine an organization's goals and implementing technology to assist in reaching those goals are primary concerns of systems managers. In 2009, the mean annual wage of systems managers was $120,640, although salaries ranged from $69,900 to $143,590. The highest concentration of workers was found in the field of computer systems design with an annual mean wage of $130,000. The highest paid managers were in New Jersey where they averaged $139,880.
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Computer Programmers
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Computer programmers take the needs of their organizations and clients and write programs that fulfill these needs. Programmers also design and write the code for websites. In 2009, there were 367,880 computer programmers in the United States but salaries ranged anywhere from $40,640 to $113,380. The majority of programmers were working in the field of computer systems design, making an average of $76,110 per year. The highest-paid programmers were manufacturing computer and peripheral equipment, making $106,170. Washington had the highest salary of any state with programmers making an average of $90,820.
Computer Systems Analysts
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Computer systems analysts create computer systems for organizations by configuring the hardware and software needed to accomplish the goal of the company. They also adapt current computer systems to fit organizations' current and future goals. In 2009, 512,720 systems analysts were working in the United States. Salaries ranged from $47,130 to $119,170 with a mean annual wage of $80,430. The majority of analysts were working in the field of computer systems design, averaging $85,460 annually. Analysts employed in the pharmaceutical industry were making more than their counterparts in other industries at $97,940. Analysts working in Virginia averaged $92,300 per year, higher than analysts in other states.
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