In a past article, we looked at why choosing a career in the tech sector would be a wise choice for anyone looking to change careers, or for students trying to decide what to study. We looked at the salaries of various different titles, including web developers, UX designers, and IT managers to see what a talented and hard-working employee could hope to earn.
But what about more technical roles, such as those that are involved in the creation and testing of machinery or software?
Electrical engineers, who get to work on such innovative projects as robotics, mobile technology, navigation systems, and more, earn an average of about $63,000* annually.
While that’s a handsome salary, it’s actually on the lower end of what some other tech-focused engineering specialties might earn you. Software testers earn around $67,000 a year on average. Test engineers and product engineers—who test and work to improve existing products— earn in the neighborhood of $74,000 a year on average.
Embedded software engineers and firmware engineers can earn, on average, $83,307 and $87,723 a year, respectively. That’s great pay, especially when you factor in the the benefit of working on groundbreaking and exciting projects that improve modern life.
This all demonstrates that, as always, students who are considering the tech industry after college may want to look into getting an engineering degree. There are nearly always plentiful job opportunities with excellent pay and growth opportunities.
For those who would like to work in the tech industry but haven’t finished an engineering degree, the technological industry is still a good option. With an associate’s degree, it’s possible to get a job as a test technician, earning an average of $43,371 a year. This is on par with entry-level salaries for candidates with bachelor’s degrees in many other fields.
Job seekers looking for a job field with a bright future, opportunities for growth and excitement, low unemployment, and high pay would do well to research the various areas within the tech industry. With the proper education and skills, it’s possible to build a satisfying and lucrative career.
*All salary averages come from Glassdoor
