IT depending on how much effort you spend on self learning and acquiring certs.
IT is computer stuff right? What exactly does it entail?
Really broad field.
Helpdesk support - super basic job. Sit at your desk and reset passwords all day plus some other simple tech support stuff. Get your A+ cert(~$200 cost) and you can have one of these entry level jobs that pays $35k-$45k. Easy to move up to System Admin/Data Center Engineer areas which bump you up to $60k and $90k respectively.
Networking - Work on the network that all computer devices sit on. Cables and switches. You'll spend all your time doing Cisco certs that your company will pay for. The higher exams cost $1k and more. Entry level job $45k-$55k with potential for $120k or more dependent on the Cisco cert you have. My friend went from entry level to the $120k mark in 4 years with constant studying.
Programming - No certs, seems to be the most time intensive to me because it's a lot of learn on your own and prove you can do the job type thing. Figuring out which programming language you like to work with and which ones are in demand the most. Salary anywhere from $50k-$120k depending on the company, your skill level, city, ect.
Database management - Working with SQL database servers. Anywhere from $60k-$100k. Don't know too many specifics on this area.
Security - up and coming area. Get some certs and make $60k-$90k.
All of these numbers are just what I've personally seen in my area. I'm sure the numbers will be much higher in bigger cities.
Thanks, this is really informative. I'm interested in security because that sounds the coolest. Like hacking or at least defense against it. Maybe programming, but that one seems the most difficult. Can you tell me how much time it would take to get a job in these fields assuming I go to school for them?
DelianSK posted...
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DelianSK posted...
Learn to install flooring (carpet, VCT, LVT, ceramic, etc.) we pay our guys a shit ton of money because no one knows how to do it anymore.
On average, how much would someone like that earn per year?
Realistically, probably 70-80K or more. But that's after a couple years of doing it. You get paid by the amount that you install. Per linear foot of base, or square foot of VCT.
Damn that's decent. But I think I've decided on focusing on CS, thanks.
HypnoCoosh posted...
What do you consider "high pay"
Higher than minimum average lol. Even 40k would be nice, but I want to end up in the 80k-100k. Unsure how realistic that is. ---