North Far North Careers

Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media

Businesses in every economic sector use information and communication technologies and digital media (ICT-DM) to reach customers and stay competitive in today’s global marketplace. As these technologies continue to evolve, there will be an ongoing need for skilled, creative, and technologically savvy workers in this sector. In particular, cybersecurity is projected to grow substantially over the next ten years, with some analysts projecting a 30% growth rate through 2029.

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Region
47,337
2020 Jobs
+8%
2020–2025 Projected Change
35.80/hr.
2020 Avg. Median Wage

Top jobs that Require Community College Credentials

How much will I make per hour?

What can I train for? Job openings per year Entry-level Median Experienced
Computer User Support Specialists 1047 $36.87 $47.95 $50.30 View programs
Photographers 158 $14.54 $22.98 $43.59 View programs
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 124 $35.72 $46.99 $56.68 View programs
Web Developers 80 $21.99 $28.08 $46.19 View programs
Computer Network Support Specialists 75 $26.05 $30.95 $39 View programs
Web and Digital Interface Designers 59 $20.80 $34.23 $54.52 View programs
Audio and Video Technicians 56 $19.88 $26.13 $34.25 View programs
Software Developers 733 $47.51 $60.99 $78.85 View programs
Computer Occupations, All Other 351 $29.14 $38.48 $60.48 View programs
Computer Systems Analysts 245 $37.86 $48.84 $61.39 View programs
Graphic Designers 200 $19.54 $27.91 $38.85 View programs
Computer Programmers 191 $29.86 $48.63 $64.01 View programs
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 118 $35.87 $48.09 $60.99 View programs
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 39 $16.95 $28.94 $39.60 View programs

Computer User Support Specialists

Job openings per year:

1047

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $36.87/hr.
  • Median: $47.95/hr.
  • Experienced: $50.30/hr.

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Photographers

Job openings per year:

158

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $14.54/hr.
  • Median: $22.98/hr.
  • Experienced: $43.59/hr.

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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Job openings per year:

124

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $35.72/hr.
  • Median: $46.99/hr.
  • Experienced: $56.68/hr.

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Web Developers

Job openings per year:

80

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $21.99/hr.
  • Median: $28.08/hr.
  • Experienced: $46.19/hr.

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Computer Network Support Specialists

Job openings per year:

75

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $26.05/hr.
  • Median: $30.95/hr.
  • Experienced: $39/hr.

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Web and Digital Interface Designers

Job openings per year:

59

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $20.80/hr.
  • Median: $34.23/hr.
  • Experienced: $54.52/hr.

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Audio and Video Technicians

Job openings per year:

56

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $19.88/hr.
  • Median: $26.13/hr.
  • Experienced: $34.25/hr.

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Software Developers

Job openings per year:

733

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $47.51/hr.
  • Median: $60.99/hr.
  • Experienced: $78.85/hr.

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Computer Occupations, All Other

Job openings per year:

351

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $29.14/hr.
  • Median: $38.48/hr.
  • Experienced: $60.48/hr.

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Computer Systems Analysts

Job openings per year:

245

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $37.86/hr.
  • Median: $48.84/hr.
  • Experienced: $61.39/hr.

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Graphic Designers

Job openings per year:

200

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $19.54/hr.
  • Median: $27.91/hr.
  • Experienced: $38.85/hr.

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Computer Programmers

Job openings per year:

191

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $29.86/hr.
  • Median: $48.63/hr.
  • Experienced: $64.01/hr.

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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Job openings per year:

118

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $35.87/hr.
  • Median: $48.09/hr.
  • Experienced: $60.99/hr.

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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Job openings per year:

39

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $16.95/hr.
  • Median: $28.94/hr.
  • Experienced: $39.60/hr.

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Top Employers & Skills

Employers

  • Intel
  • Deloitte
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Accenture
  • University of California, Davis
  • AgreeYa Solutions
  • Blue-Shield
  • Travelers
  • Centene
  • Guidehouse
  • Pearson Education
  • PG&E
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
  • UC Davis Health
  • CTG
  • Public Consulting Group
  • University Enterprises, Inc.
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Best Buy

Specialized skills

  • Computer Science
  • Agile Methodology
  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • JavaScript (Programming Language)
  • Software Engineering
  • Java (Programming Language)
  • Automation
  • Software Development
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Operating Systems

Technology & software skills

  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • JavaScript (Programming Language)
  • Java (Programming Language)
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Operating Systems
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Application Programming Interface (API)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
  • Microsoft Office

Employability skills

  • Communications
  • Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Operations
  • Planning
  • Information Technology
  • Detail Oriented

Source: Lightcast 2022.3; QCEW, non-QCEW, Self-Employed. Compiled by the North/Far North Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research.

The North region encompasses seven counties (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).

The Far North region encompasses 15 counties (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity).

Specialized skills are specific to the occupation, or group of occupations, and represent job-specific competencies.

Technical skills refer to the specific software and technology regularly encountered on the job.

Employability skills (sometimes referred to as “common skills”) are foundational skills that cross occupations and industries. Many common skills, like, communication and team work, are also considered soft skills.