Computer & information systems managers

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2020 Workforce

616k

Average Age

45.3

Estimated Job Growth

10.5%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$123,693

Average Male Salary

$130,594

Average Female Salary

$106,483

About

Computer & information systems managers are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Computer & information systems managers was $123,693 in 2016. The top 3 most similar occupations to Computer & information systems managers by wage are Optometrists, Software developers, and Sales engineers.

Computer & information systems managers are part of the Management occupations, along with General & operations managers, Chief executives & legislators, Advertising & promotions managers, Marketing managers, Sales managers, and 24 more.

The top 3 locations that employ the most Computer & information systems managers are Forsyth County PUMA, GA, Livermore, Pleasanton & Dublin Cities PUMA, CA, and Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA. The top 3 locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer & information systems managers are San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, Middlesex County (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, and Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA.

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Employment

Information on the businesses and industries that employ Computer & information systems managers and on wages and locations for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Computer & information systems managers, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Computer & information systems managers, by average wage, is Beverage manufacturing. Computer & information systems managers are paid most in Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA but are relatively concentrated in San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA.

Yearly Wage

$123,693

AVERAGE SALARY

± $2,586

In 2020, Computer & information systems managers earned an average of $123,693, $67,739 more than than the average national salary of $55,954.

Sales engineers make somewhat more than Computer & information systems managers while Optometrists make somewhat less. This chart shows the various occupations closest to Computer & information systems managers as measured by average annual salary in the US.

Wage Distribution

0.303

WAGE GINI

In 2015, Computer & information systems managers had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.303, which is lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Computer & information systems managers (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

Wage by Location

HIGHEST PAYING PUMAS

This map shows the Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs) in the United States shaded by average annual wage for Computer & information systems managers.

Spatial Concentration

PUMAs with a Relatively High Concentration of Computer & information systems managers

This map displays which Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs) in the United States have a relatively high population of Computer & information systems managers.

Most Common

The most common industries employing Computer & information systems managers, by number of employees, are Computer Systems Design, Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges, Insurance carriers, Banking & related activities, General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals, Elementary & secondary schools, Management, scientific & technical consulting services, Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments, Executive offices & legislative bodies, Data processing, hosting & related services, and Architectural, engineering & related services.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries for Computer & information systems managers, by average wage, are Beverage manufacturing, Support activities for agriculture & forestry, and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals.

Industries by Share

616k

2020 Workforce

± 19,233

1.45%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 4.37%

The number of people employed as Computer & information systems managers has been growing at a rate of 1.45%, from 607,439 people in 2019 to 616,248 people in 2020.

This graphic shows the share of Computer & information systems managers employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Computer & information systems managers at 26.5%, followed by Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges with 4.02% and Insurance carriers with 3.49%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Computer & information systems managers in the US. The average age of male Computer & information systems managers in the workforce is 45.3 and of female Computer & information systems managers is 45.2, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer & information systems managers is White (Non-Hispanic).

Composition by Sex

440k

MALE WORKFORCE

± 16,259

176k

FEMALE WORKFORCE

± 10,305

71.4% of Computer & information systems managers are Male, making them the more common sex in the occupation. This chart shows the sex breakdown of Computer & information systems managers.

Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity of Computer & information systems managers

White (Non-Hispanic)
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
Black (Non-Hispanic)

69.7% of Computer & information systems managers are White (Non-Hispanic), making that the most common race or ethnicity in the occupation. Representing 14.6% of Computer & information systems managers, Asian (Non-Hispanic) is the second most common race or ethnicity in this occupation. This chart shows the racial and ethnic breakdown of Computer & information systems managers.

Age by Sex

45.3

AVERAGE MALE AGE

± 0.384

45.2

AVERAGE FEMALE AGE

± 0.644

The median age of Computer & information systems managers is 45.3, and Male employees are generally 0.0869 years older than than their Female counterparts.

Education

Data on higher education choices for Computer & information systems managers from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Computer & information systems managers is Business but a relatively high number of Computer & information systems managers hold a major in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

MOST COMMON MAJORS

MOST SPECIALIZED MAJORS

Skills

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for Computer & information systems managers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Computer & information systems managers need many skills, but most especially Monitoring, Critical Thinking, and Reading Comprehension. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Computer & information systems managers need more than the average amount of Programming, Management of Financial Resources, and Technology Design.

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Projections

Projections on job growth for Computer and Information Systems Managers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 3.71%, but Computer and Information Systems Managers are expected to see a growth of 10.5% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

For growth projections, the closest comparible industry reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is Computer and Information Systems Managers.

10.5%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

3.71%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Computer and Information Systems Managers. This profession is expected to grow more than than 3.71%, the average rate of national job growth.