The top 5 highest-paying tech careers - and where you can get one in Georgia
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.
About the Author
Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
