INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AT A GLANCE
Information technology in Seattle-King County has grown rapidly over the last ten years, driven in large part by e-commerce and software development. The region is predicted to remain one of the largest hubs for technology in the country, with many small and large businesses calling it home. As new technologies emerge, new types of occupations are being created that have never existed before, creating interesting opportunities for job seekers.
OPPORTUNITY IN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
NOW
2,359
businesses in Seattle-King County
107,470
jobs in Seattle-King County
$229,473
average annual earnings
2028
25%
increase in information technology job demand
43%
Security Analyst
35%
Web Developer/Designer
32%
Database Administrator
27%
Computer User Support Specialist
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROPERTIES
WORK AREAS
E-Commerce
Interactive Media
Software & app development
Mobile
Data analytics
Cloud
Social
Communication
Creativity
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Team attitude
Curiosity
Problem solving
Systems
thinking
Cloud Architect
$33 - $56
START
- Data Entry Keyer
- Help Desk
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$13 - $21
Enterprise Architect
$50 - $72
Database Administrator
$30 - $56
Network Technician
$25 - $43
Analyst (BI, Computer Systems)
$34 - $56
Security Analyst
$33 - $58
Security Engineer
$33 - $60
Data
Warehouse Engineer
$52 - $62
Software Tester
$23 - $38
Software Development Engineer
$40 - $74
User Experience (UX) Designer
$36 - $53
Video Game Programmer/ Developer
$28- $55
Web Developer/ Designer
$28 - $55
Computer Hardware Engineer
$29 - $68
Computer
User Support Specialist
$18 - $33
Computer & Information Systems Manager
$50 - $88
TRANSFER SKILLS TO
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
Public Sector
Network & Computer Systems Administrator
$30 - $54
Machine Learning Engineer
$40 - $62
Internet of Things Developer
$40 - $74
Augmented Reality (AR)/ Virtual Reality (VR) Engineer
$40 - $74
Data Analyst
$24 - $43
Data Scientist
$46 - $82
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Entry-level (may require certification
Less than Associate's degree and/or some experience
Associate's or Bachelor's degree and/or moderate experience
Advanced degree and/or significant experience
Range of hourly wages from entry-level to experienced (2018), Emsi
Trade
Healthcare
CAREER MAP
This map includes some of the most in-demand information technology jobs in Seattle-King County. As technology becomes more central to day-to-day life, occupations become increasingly broad and diverse. The same set of skills can apply to business, finance, entertainment, or data management applications. Emerging technologies promise innovative opportunities, but require adaptability on projects that can rapidly change focus.
