New research has revealed Arizona’s highest-paid tech jobs, with Software Developers coming out on top.
The study by data and AI education platform DataCamp analyzed the latest 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for every state on the salaries of all 21 jobs under ‘Computer and Information Technology Occupations’ to find which jobs in tech are the highest paid in each state.
Arizona’s highest-paid tech jobs
| Rank | Job | Annual mean salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Software Developers | $128,040 |
| 2. | Computer Network Architects | $124,550 |
| 3. | Database Architects | $121,080 |
| 4. | Information Security Analysts | $112,480 |
| 5. | Database Administrators | $104,470 |
It was found that Software Developers are the highest-paid tech jobs in Arizona, with an annual mean salary of $128,040. Computer network architects come in second, with an annual mean salary of $124,550. Next, in third place, is Database Architects, with an annual mean salary of $121,080. With an annual mean salary of $112,480, Software Developers are fourth. Database administrators round out the top five, with an annual mean salary of $104,470.
The five most common tech jobs in the US and their annual mean salaries
| Rank | Tech Job | Number of jobs, 2023 | Mean annual salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Software Developers | 1,656,880 | $138,110 |
| 2. | Computer Support Specialists | 892,000 | $60,810 |
| 3. | Computer Systems Analysts | 527,200 | $103,800 |
| 4. | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 323,020 | $100,580 |
| 5. | Information Security Analysts | 180,700 | $120,360 |
Commenting on the findings, Martijn Theuwissen from DataCamp said, “The tech industry is rapidly changing every day, and the diversity in the highest-paid roles across states reflects the different needs and priorities of businesses in various regions. As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven solutions and tools, the demand for experts who can maintain these systems will also increase, and completely new job titles will likely pop up. Existing jobs in these fields may see some dramatic salary increases.”
