Updated October 15, 2026
Technology Salary Guide: Pay for 17 Careers
Median annual pay, hourly wage, pay range and job growth for 17 technology careers, from official Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Click a column to sort.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
The typical median wage across these 17 careers is $99,130 a year. The highest-paying is IT manager at $175,140.
| Career | Median/yr | Median/hr | 10th pct | 90th pct | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $175,140 | $84.20 | $107,550 | $297,510 | +15.8% |
| Software Developer | $135,980 | $65.38 | $82,460 | $214,670 | +10.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $129,180 | $62.11 | $75,090 | $199,850 | +21.0% |
| Data Scientist | $120,230 | $57.80 | $67,240 | $199,130 | +34.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,850 | $50.89 | $67,340 | $167,710 | +7.9% |
| Database Administrator | $104,620 | $50.30 | $60,230 | $163,320 | -0.1% |
| Software QA Tester | $104,300 | $50.14 | $61,440 | $167,010 | +5.7% |
| UX/UI Designer | $104,000 | $50.00 | $53,750 | $201,550 | +6.0% |
| Network Administrator | $99,130 | $47.66 | $62,640 | $155,050 | -4.1% |
| Web Developer | $92,650 | $44.54 | $48,100 | $162,290 | +3.8% |
| Digital Marketing Specialist | $78,760 | $37.87 | $43,390 | $155,480 | +7.0% |
| Electronics Technician | $78,190 | $37.59 | $49,510 | $115,700 | +2.4% |
| Network Technician | $76,220 | $36.64 | $47,120 | $127,780 | +1.2% |
| Telecommunications Technician | $63,890 | $30.72 | $44,240 | $96,730 | -3.3% |
| Cell Tower Technician | $63,520 | $30.54 | $44,460 | $103,990 | +1.2% |
| IT Support Specialist | $61,860 | $29.74 | $40,980 | $100,540 | -3.5% |
| Computer Repair Technician | $47,810 | $22.99 | $35,910 | $71,730 | -3.0% |