While there are a plethora of career opportunities in the tech industry, not all IT jobs are created equal. In fact, some pay more than others. According to a recent study from global education company General Assembly, the following five tech gigs are the highest-paying ones in the field.
»These are the tech companies hiring right now in Atlanta
Data analytics
Median base salary: $60,476
What you do: Assess data, discover insights and predict future trends to inform company business decisions.
Digital marketing
Median base salary: $76,783
What you do: Leverage communication channels to maintain customer relationship.
Product management
Median base salary: $108,659
What you do: Oversee implementation and development of company products and projects.
User experience design
Median base salary: $77,167
What you do: Design websites, apps and other software to advance user interaction.
Who's hiring: Home Depot, Verizon
Web development
Median base salary: $55,964
What you do: Build websites by designing, coding and editing web page content.
Who's hiring: AT&T, Gwinnett County Public Schools, The University of Georgia
Want to know more about the tech industry? Click here to learn about Atlanta's best IT companies, according to employees.