Computer & IT Careers

Did You Know?

Many Northeast Ohio computer companies are eliminating a bachelor’s degree requirement in favor of finding candidates with relevant skills and experience.

Computer and IT Top Occupations and Emerging Careers

The Top Emerging Careers have been identified as emerging by industry leaders in Northeast Ohio.

Top Skills Required
Java
SQL
Oracle
Microsoft C#
Linux
Top Technical Certifications
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Project Management Certification
Certified Information Systems Security
Professional (CISSP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Certified A+ Technician

Top Occupations: Computer & IT

OccupationTotal Job Demand 2019Median Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Software Application Developer5,067$79,155Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training
Computer Programmer460$66,235Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training
Web Developer879$53,560Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training
Database Administrator715$78,165Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training
Information Security Analyst591$86,384Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training

Top Emerging Careers: Computer & IT

OccupationMedian Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Artificial Intelligence Engineer$98,838Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training
Data Scientist$114,091Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training
Cybersecurity Specialist$86,384Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training

Software Application Developer

OccupationTotal Job Demand 2019Median Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Software Application Developer5,067$79,155Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training

Web Developer

OccupationTotal Job Demand 2019Median Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Web Developer879$53,560Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training

Database Administrator

OccupationTotal Job Demand 2019Median Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Database Administrator715$78,165Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training

Information Security Analyst

OccupationTotal Job Demand 2019Median Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Information Security Analyst591$86,384Bachelor’s DegreeSkills Training

Other Northeast Ohio In-Demand Careers

Health care

Healthcare is the industry with the most jobs and job openings in Northeast Ohio.

Manufacturing

Did you know that Northeast Ohio has 278 registered apprenticeship programs?

Business

There are 21 Fortune 1000 companies in Northeast Ohio with job openings for all education levels.