The five most prominent IT professions in 2023 in the United States: discover them while teleworking with Zoom!

The most sought-after IT professions in 2023

The information technology (IT) sector continues to progress rapidly, offering numerous career opportunities, particularly in the context of teleworking. With a growing demand for technical skills, certain professions are clearly standing out in 2023. Here is an overview of the five most sought-after IT professions in the United States, a trend which is also found in France.

1. Software developers

Software developers are particularly in demand, with no less than 10,561 job offers published in September alone. On average, these professionals can earn an annual salary of $117,298.

Their role is to design, develop, install, test and maintain software systems. Their expertise covers programming as well as the design of applications, websites or mobile applications.

2. IT Project Managers or Data Analysts

Positions for IT project managers and data analysts are also very popular, with 5,983 job offers in September. The average salary for these professions is $99,330 per year.

IT project managers oversee the planning, execution and delegation of responsibilities related to all IT projects. They work closely with different areas of IT. Data analysts, on the other hand, leverage technology to extract relevant insights from large data sets.

3. Data Scientists

Data scientists play a central role in digital transformation, with 2,928 job vacancies as of September and an average salary of $124,515.

Experts in analysis, they use statistics, mathematics and computer programming to process and interpret large amounts of data, providing valuable insights.

4. Systems Analysts

Systems analysts, with 2,600 openings as of September, play a key role in solving business problems through the analysis of a company’s IT systems. They enjoy an average salary of $83,387.

Their mission is to conduct in-depth investigations of problems and issues, create and maintain systems documentation, and audit and test programs and databases.

5. IT Support Specialists

IT support specialists are essential for customer service-oriented businesses. In September, 2,529 positions were available. They can claim an average salary of $54,777.

With technical and relational skills, they interact directly with customers to meet their IT needs, thus contributing to a satisfactory customer experience.