1. Top Tech Jobs 2014 Mrs. Burks October 14, 2014

2. Software Developer  Median Salary: $90,060 Unemployment Rate: 2.8 percent Expected Job Openings: 139,900 Software developers make it possible to for you to entertain yourself and manage productivity, whether your tastes run from "Angry Birds" to Evernote. These out-of-the-box thinkers design, test, maintain and improve applications and operating- system software. Read more about software developers. Median Salarysoftware developers

3. Computer Systems Analyst  Median Salary: $79,680 Unemployment Rate: 3.6 percent Expected Job Openings: 127,700 More than a quarter of these analysts work for computer systems design firms, but new positions should open in science, health care, banking and finance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 24.5 percent growth for computer systems analysts by 2022. Median Salary

4. Web developers  Median Salary: $62,500 Unemployment Rate: 4.2 percent Expected Job Openings: 28,500 These developers are responsible for the design, navigation and functions of your favorite websites. To get started in this career, you should have coding skills and be familiar with current trends in design. Median Salary

5. Information Security Analyst  Median Salary: $86,170 Unemployment Rate: 0.9 percent Expected Job Openings: 27,400 These analysts are tasked with staying ahead of cyberattacks and keeping company data and systems secure. They focus on risk assessment, vulnerability assessment and defense planning to prevent company or government data from being breached. Median Salary

6. Database Administrator  Median Salary: $77,080 Unemployment Rate: 3.6 percent Expected Job Openings: 17,900 Database administrators learn analysis and design skills on the job and build business databases to specifications. These professionals traditionally work more than 40 hours a week setting up databases to fit their employer's needs. Median Salary

7. Civil Engineer  Median Salary: $79,340 Unemployment Rate: 3.4 percent Expected Job Openings: 53,700 Responsible for infrastructure such as highways, tunnels, rail systems, airports, water supply and sewage systems, civil engineers may work for state or local governments as well as in the private sector. Some also pursue careers in design, construction and teaching. Median Salary

8. Mechanical Engineer  Median Salary: $80,580 Unemployment Rate: 3.1 percent Expected Job Openings: 11,600 Mechanical engineers use research, design, building and testing skills to produce safe and quality machine-driven products. After a bachelor’s degree, some employers may require a master’s, and all states require engineers to receive a license. Median Salary

9. IT Manager  Median Salary: $120,950 Unemployment Rate: 3.2 percent Expected Job Openings: 50,900 IT managers guide companies to match modern technology to their business structure, needs and goals. While superior computer and technical skills are expected, management skills are equally important. Median Salary

10. Computer Programming  Median Salary: $74,280 Unemployment Rate: 4.5 percent Expected Job Openings: 28,400 Computer programmers are the linguists of technology. With knowledge of C++ and Java, they create software to run our computers. Programmers must work collaboratively in teams to complete projects. Median Salary

11. Computer Systems Administrator  Median Salary: $72,560 Unemployment Rate: 3.9 percent Expected Job Openings: 42,900 This job will grow as companies invest in new technology infrastructure. Computer systems administrators create systems to manage the workflow of companies, identify and fix network issues, and maintain equipment and software. Median Salary

12. Computer Support Specialist  Median Salary: $59,090 Unemployment Rate: 6.6 percent Expected Job Openings: 123,000 These troubleshooters identify computer issues and address them quickly and efficiently. Computer support specialists need more than technical skills – they must also have superior communication skills Median Salary

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