Explore: Tech Careers
Web Developer
Web developers create the look, feel, and functionality of web applications, from simple pages to complex tools, making them accessible and easy for people to use across devices.
Data Analyst
Data Analysts collect, manage, and study data from various sources to help businesses make smart decisions.
Software Engineer
Software engineers transform ideas and requirements into products for multiple platforms, like desktops, servers, mobile devices, and websites.
Web Developer
Web developers create the look, feel, and functionality of web applications, from simple pages to complex tools, making them accessible and easy for people to use across devices.
You Are
- A creative person who thinks logically and critically
- Interested in learning to code
- Following the latest web trends and technologies
What You’ll Do
- Build interactive websites and web apps that allow people to communicate and interact
- Ensure that website designs are intuitive, easy to access and uniform throughout
- Maintain the code that power websites
Salary
Entry-level web developers in New York City earn an average of $70,000+ per year. [Source: Glassdoor]
Growth Projections
Prior to COVID-19, employment of web developers across the U.S. was projected to grow 13 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. [Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics]
It is not clear how COVID-19 will impact these projections, but we expect the need for web developers to continue to grow more than average.
Data Analyst
Data Analysts collect, manage, and study data from various sources to help businesses make smart decisions.
You Are
- Happy to work across teams and with a variety of stakeholders
- Able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with team members
- Looking to work with facts and figures
- Skilled at simplifying complex ideas
What You’ll Do
- Work with businesses and customers to answer questions using data
- Measure performance across a company, product, or website
- Create dashboards, graphs, and visualizations
Salary
Entry-level data analysts in New York City earn an average of $68,000 per year. [Source: Glassdoor]
Growth Projections
Between 2014 and 2019, demand for data analysts in New York City grew by 50%. In the same time period, demand for data analysts early in their careers, with 0-2 years of experience, grew by 112%. [Source: Burning Glass Technologies]
It is not clear how COVID-19 will impact these projections, but we expect the need for data analysts to continue to grow more than average.
Software Engineer
Software engineers transform ideas and requirements into products for multiple platforms, like desktops, servers, mobile devices, and websites.
You Are
- Interested in using code to create products or services
- Excited to explore different ways to solve a problem
- Eager to learn new things and find new ways to approach challenges
What You’ll Do
- Use knowledge of computer science and coding to create, maintain, or upgrade products
- Choose from a variety of products to specialize in, from desktop software to mobile applications
- Work with teams of people to create products for businesses or consumers
Salary
Entry-level software engineers in New York City earn an average of $77,000+ per year. [Source: Glassdoor]
Growth Projections
Prior to COVID-19, employment of software engineers across the U.S. was projected to grow 21 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. [Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics]
It is not clear how COVID-19 will impact these projections, but we expect the need for software engineers to continue to grow more than average.
