These are the top 5 highest-paying tech careers

March 1, 2017

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.

Follow the hyperlinks with each company to apply for one in Georgia.

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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.

Web development

Median base salary: $55,964

What you do: Build websites by designing, coding and editing web page content.

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.

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