Computer Occupations, All Other
All computer occupations not listed separately.
What it pays
Computer Occupations, All Other earn a median of $56.05/hr — about $116,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $26.89/hr; the top 10% earn $90.61/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)
Computer Occupations, All Other earn a median of $56.05/hr — about $116,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $26.89/hr; the top 10% earn $90.61/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)
What you'd actually do
- Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
- Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
- Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
- Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
- Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
- Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
How you get there
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).
The feel of the work
The work splits time indoors and out; much of the day is spent working solo. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)
Working for yourself
About 3.9% of computer occupations, all other are self-employed.
Who it tends to fit
This work tends to fit people who are organized and detail-focused, analytical and hands-on.
Work a simulated shift in this job — freeMake the real decisions this job involves, then see what your choices say about you.Related careers
- Data Scientists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Database Administrators
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
- Web and Digital Interface Designers
- Information Security Analysts
Quick questions
- How much does a computer occupations, all other make?
- The median pay is $56.05 per hour — roughly $116,500 a year, with the real range running from about $26.89/hr (10th percentile) to $90.61/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Do you need a degree to be a computer occupations, all other?
- The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).
- What does a computer occupations, all other actually do all day?
- Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel. Identify or document backup or recovery plans. Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
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