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.
Whoah i had no idea how easy and lucrative getting an a+ certificate was I might do that myself just for the hell of it. I make 40k currently but my job is really dangerous and stressful. ---