Every company is a technology company, no matter what product or service it provides. The companies that embrace this fact are the ones that shape our world. (Source: Forbes Magazine)
IT Professionals are in Demand
There are lots of chances to get a job in the exciting and expanding world of Information Technology (IT). Because lots of people need tech skills, and businesses are relying more on technology, IT jobs pay really well and offer great chances to move up in your career. It’s a field with a lot of potential to earn good money and grow professionally!
Here are some stats to show how many jobs will be available and how the IT industry is going to grow.
- In Northeast Ohio, From 2016 – 2019, the IT workforce grew 18% from approximately 39,500 to nearly 47,000 people.IT demand over the past 5 years averaged approximately 14,000 open positions, of which about 7,000 are for entry-level IT positions.
- The tech industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 11% growth rate from 2019 to 2029, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.*
- The number of software developer jobs, currently at over 1.4 million, is expected to grow by 22%*
- There are over 5,000 job postings for Software Developers each year. This represents 20% to 25% of all demand for IT professionals with median salaries from $57,000 to over $125,000, depending on the type of software being developed.
- Software developer opportunities are expected to continue to grow in Northeast Ohio by 10% through 2024.
IT Jobs posted 8/22 through 8/23 for Cleveland/Elyria area
Occupation |
Active Jobs |
Computer User Support Specialist |
2,913 |
Network & Computer Systems Administrators |
1,329 |
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects |
1,055 |
Computer Systems Analysts |
761 |
Information Technology Project Managers |
554 |
Information Security Analysts |
357 |
Health Informatics Specialists |
53 |
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians |
37 |
Computer Programmers |
32 |
Document Management Specialists |
20 |
Computer Network Architects |
17 |
Penetration Testers |
11 |
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists |
5 |
Web Administrators |
5 |
Computer Network Support Specialists |
4 |
Blockchain Engineers |
4 |
Computer Occupations, All Other |
2 |
Information Security Engineers |
2 |
Digital Forensics Analysts |
1 |