Top 10 Jobs in Information Technology

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Top 10 Jobs in Information Technology
Information technology – often shortened to just IT – is a buzz phrase you've probably heard ad nauseum if you happen to work with IT personnel or went to school for anything related to computers. IT workers are highly specialized in their field, which is probably why they're often just called "IT nerds." They like what they do and understand it inside and out. IT workers are also essential to just about every modern business model. If a company relies on phones and emails, chances are that there's an IT professional behind it all making sure the cogs in the machine function properly.

Curious what you might like to do and how much someone will pay you to do it? Consider these 10 leading fields and their median salary ranges.
1. IT consultant
Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science definitely helps, like most positions on this list. CNN also recommends that an IT consultant specialize in a niche category to help focus on the kind of experience he or she gets.
Salary: $96,400, according to CNN.

2. Cloud architect
Education: A bachelor's degree.
Salary: $112,000, making it one of the highest paying IT jobs.

3. Computer forensic investigator
Education: TBS says that you'll need a degree in computer forensics, information security or cyber security. Certification from a computer examiner board also helps.
Salary: $64,000 according to TBS.

4. Health IT specialist
Education: While some health IT jobs require only an associate degree and/or certification, supervisory technician positions call for bachelor's and master's degrees.
Salary: $45,000, according to TBS.

5. Mobile application developer
Education: A bachelor's in software engineering, computer science, mobile computer or related fields, according to TBS.
Salary: $90,000 with high growth outlook, reports TBS.

6. Web developer
Education: TBS reports that the road to web design can be learned through accredited degree programs, but many web developers are self taught and use their "portfolios" to win positions.
Salary: $90,000, according to TBS.

7. Software engineer
Education: According to TBS, a bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related field is best.
Salary: $89,000 according to TBS.

8. Information technology vendor manager
Education: Computer science degrees are helpful, but a deep understanding of business or even an MBA could clinch a job.
Salary: $88,000, reports TBS.

9. Geo-spatial professionals
Education: Certificate programs and degrees both improve job outlook.
Salary: Up to $84,000, according to Career Realism.

10. Data Modeler
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or IT – plus on-the-job experience, says TBS.
Salary: A hefty $103,000, according to TBS.

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