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.

23,141

IT Workers

1.7% Decrease from 2019

Employment Over Time 2010-2020

Information Technology Worker Demographics

Worker Gender Demographics

According to 2020 Emsi data, Wayne county has 23,141 IT workers. The workforce is not too diverse, with most workers identifying as white males (74.4 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54. Roughly 77.2 percent of the workforce are between the ages of 25 and 54. Workers aged 55 years and older account for 17.6 percent, while only 5.3 percent are 24 years old or younger. Around 66.6 percent of the workforce identify as white, with workers who identify as Black or African American make up 12.8 percent of the workforce.

Race and Ethnicity Demographics 66.6% White | 16.0% Asian | 12.8% Black or African American

Worker Age Demographics

Information Technology Top Posted Jobs 2020

Top Posted Jobs: 2020

In 2020, there were 26,148 postings for IT workers in Wayne county. Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers were the most in-demand occupation for 2020, with 9,030 postings, closely followed by Computer Occupations, All Other, with 4,478 postings. Computer Systems Analysts (2,576 postings) and Computer User Support Specialists (2,226 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 $46.13 per hour or almost $95,950 per year. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn the highest median wage at $66.48 per hour or nearly $138,278 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

• Agile Methodology • Java • Computer Science • SQL • Software Engineering • Communications • Management • Problem Solving • Leadership • Troubleshooting

In-Demand Education Level*

• High School Diploma: 4.0% • Associate Degree: 3.7% • Bachelor's Degree: 43.8% • Master's Degree: 10.8% • Certified Information Systems Security Professional • Project Management Professional Certification • Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) • Certified Information Security Manager • Microsoft Certified Professional

In-Demand Foundational Skills

In-Demand Certifications

Employer Demand by City

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Top Posting Employers*

• Deloitte LLP • Ford Motor Company • Teksystems, Inc. • Accenture PLC • Quicken Loans Inc. • General Motors Company • Amazon.com, Inc. • Anthem, Inc. • Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc. • Ciber, Inc.

Job Postings by City

1. Detroit: 15,723 Postings 2. Dearborn: 5,436 Postings 3. Livonia: 1,375 Postings 4. Plymouth: 857 Postings 5. Allen Park: 806 Postings 6. Taylor: 327 Postings 7. Northville: 291 Postings 8. Canton: 204 Postings 9. Dearborn Heights: 154 Postings 10. Romulus: 109 Postings