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Information Technology
Introduction
Information technology (IT) jobs include occupations that are associated with entry-level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. While the information technology group does not currently employ as many individuals as the other groups here, it is quickly growing, and about 7,000 job openings are reported annually.
9,389
IT Workers
0.9% Decrease from 2019
Employment Over Time
2010-2020
Worker Gender Demographics
Information Technology Worker Demographics
According to 2020 Emsi data, Washtenaw county has 9,389 IT workers. The workforce is not too diverse, with most workers identifying as white males (74.2 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54. Roughly 77.1 percent of the workforce are between the ages of 25 and 54. Workers aged 55 years and older account for 13.3 percent, while only 9.7 percent are 24 years old or younger. Around 73.5 percent of the workforce identify as white, with workers who identify as Black or African American make up 5.7 percent of the workforce.
Race and Ethnicity Demographics 73.5 White | 15.8% Asian | 5.7% Black or African American
Worker Age Demographics
Information Technology Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020
In 2020, there were 5,798 postings for IT workers in Washtenaw county. Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers were the most in-demand occupation for 2020, with 2,206 postings, closely followed by Computer Occupations, All Other, with 691 postings. Computer User Support Specialists (668 postings) and Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers (502 posting) were also high in-demand occupations. Although the top IT jobs generally require a bachelor’s degree, Computer User Support Specialists, typically require some college, no degree.
Information Technology Wage Overview
In-demand IT occupations provide high wages, even for those at entry-level and with fewer credentials. Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, the most in-demand occupation, offers a median hourly wage of $43.87 per hour or almost $91,250 per year. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn the highest median wage at $61.98 per hour or nearly $128,918 per year. Other occupations that have fewer qualifications, such as Computer User Support Specialists and Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers, make over $22.00 per hour.
Wage Overview for Top Posted IT Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills
• Python • SQL • Software Engineering • Java • Software Development • Communications • Management • Problem Solving • Troubleshooting • Research
In-Demand Foundational Skills
In-Demand Education Level*
• High School Diploma: 3.1% • Associate Degree: 3.9% • Bachelor's Degree: 42.1% • Master's Degree: 15.2% • Certified Information Systems Security Professional • Project Management Professional Certification • Cisco Certified Network Associate • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer • ITIL Certifications
In-Demand Certifications
C e r t i f i e d I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m s S e c u r i t y P r o f e s s i o n a l : T o p I n - d e m a n d C e r t i f i c a t i o n
Employer Demand by City
Top Posting Employers*
• University of Michigan • KLA-Tencor Corporation • Evolutyz Corp. • Cisco Systems, Inc. • Stout Systems Development Inc • Robert Half International Inc. • Teksystems, Inc. • Thomson Reuters Corporation • Kforce Inc. • CyberCoders, Inc.
Job Postings by City
1. Ann Arbor: 5,295 Postings 2. Ypsilanti: 250 Postings 3. Saline: 161 Postings 4. Chelsea: 25 Postings 5. Dexter: 20 Postings 6. Manchester: 20 Postings 7. Bridgewater: 7 Postings 8. Willis: 7 Postings 9. Superior: 5 Postings 10. Whitmore Lake: 3 Postings
