Tech Jobs in Demand in 2021

As the technology and engineering industries continue to rapidly evolve, it’s critical to stay up-to-date with the latest hiring trends, employee expectations and competitive salaries.

Hiring managers are facing unique challenges in the workforce today, but we’ve developed resources to help you overcome them. Our 2021 Technology & Engineering Salary Guide provides the intelligence you need to stay abreast of industry trends and outperform your competition in attracting and retaining top talent. The guide will help you offer more competitive salaries while positioning yourself for business success in 2021 and beyond.

Being in the know on which sectors and jobs are growing is key for attracting the best talent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM occupations will grow by eight percent by 2029. More specifically employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow eleven percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers will be driven from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security.

Read on to see which sectors and jobs are growing.

Where Tech & Engineering is Growing

We expect to see an increase in demand – and in salary – for the following sectors and jobs in the next few years. 

Computer occupations

Computer systems analysts

• 7.4% growth
• $90,920 Median Annual Wage, 2019
• Similar roles: Actuaries, Computer and Information Research Scientists, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, Computer Programmers, Computer Support Specialists, Database Administrators, Information Security Analysts, Management Analysts, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Operations Research Analysts, Software Developers, Web Developers

Information security analysts 

• 31.2% growth 
• $99,730 Median Annual Wage, 2019
• Similar roles: Computer and Information Research Scientists, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, Computer Programmers, Computer Support Specialists, Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Database Administrators, Software Developers, Web Developers

Computer user support specialists

• 8% growth
• $52,270 Median Annual Wage, 2019
• Similar roles: Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, Computer Programmers, Computer Systems Analysts, Customer Service Representatives, Database Administrators, Information Security Analysts, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Web Developers

Engineers

Electrical and electronics engineers

• 3.3% Growth by 2029
• $101,250 Median Annual Wage, 2019
• Similar Roles: Aerospace Engineers, Architectural and Engineering Managers, Biomedical Engineers, Computer Hardware Engineers, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Sales Engineers

Industrial engineers

• 10.1% growth by 2029
• $88,020 Median Annual Wage, 2019
• Similar Roles: Architectural and Engineering Managers, Cost Estimators, Health and Safety Engineers, Industrial Engineering Technicians, Industrial Production Managers, Logisticians, Management Analysts, Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians, Quality Control Inspectors 

Mechanical engineers

• 3.9% growth by 2029
• $88,430 Median Annual Wage, 2019
• Similar Roles: Drafters, Materials Engineers, Mathematicians and Statisticians, Mechanical Engineering Technicians, Natural Sciences Managers, Nuclear Engineers, Petroleum Engineers, Physicists and Astronomers, Sales Engineers

Bioengineers and biomedical engineers

• 4.7% growth by 2029
• $91,410 Median Annual Wage, 2019
• Similar Roles: Agricultural Engineers, Architectural and Engineering Managers, Biochemists and Biophysicists, Chemical Engineers, Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Materials Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Sales Engineer

Software and web developers, programmers, and testers

Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers

• 21.5% growth by 2029
• $107,510 Median Annual Wage, 2019
• Similar roles: Computer and Information Research Scientists, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Hardware Engineers, Computer Network Architects, Computer Programmers, Computer Support Specialists, Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Information Security Analysts, Mathematicians and Statisticians

Web developers and digital interface designers

• 8% growth by 2029
• $73,760
• Similar roles: Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Programmers, Computer Support Specialists, Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Graphic Designers, Information Security Analysts, Multimedia Artists and Animators, Software Developers

Download a free copy of our 2021 Technology and Engineering Salary Guide for more salary and trends details! For specific local salary information, contact your local Modis representative.