Computer and Information Systems Managers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Computer and Information Systems Managers occupation accounted for over 533 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 9.9% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $173,670, and the median wage was $164,070. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 180.6%.
Industry Sub-Groups
Among industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services held the largest number of jobs for the Computer and Information Systems Managers occupation, employing over 180 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $176,810, with a median wage of $166,590. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 3.8% to 1.8%, indicating industry sector wages lagged national wage trends.
Information accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 76 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $208,650, and the median wage was $173,540. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was an increase compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 11.5% to 20.1%.
The Finance and Insurance sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 57 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $177,870 and the median wage was $166,640. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 4.6% to 2.4%.
Highest Location Concentration
When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Computer and Information Systems Managers occupation, we find that San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA had the highest concentration of jobs (5 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $279,960, and a median wage of $222,340. The location variance to the national average was 61.2%. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA had the next highest concentration of jobs (3 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $231,290 and a median wage of $212,600. The industry variance to the national average was 33.2%. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC had 2.6 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $163,680 and a median wage of $158,350. The industry variance to the national average was -5.8%.
Summary
In 2022, the Computer and Information Systems Managers occupation experienced robust growth, with a 9.9% increase in employment, totaling over 533 thousand jobs in the United States. Impressively, this profession commanded significantly higher wages, with an annual mean wage of $173,670 and a median wage of $164,070, surpassing the national average for all occupations by an impressive 180.6%. Within industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services held the most significant portion of jobs for Computer and Information Systems Managers, employing over 180 thousand individuals in 2022, with wages slightly lagging behind national trends. Information industry employment was substantial, with 76 thousand employees, showcasing a significant wage increase compared to the previous year. The Finance and Insurance sector also played a considerable role, employing around 57 thousand people, with wages close to national averages. Among top employment locations, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, and San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA displayed high job concentrations and remarkable wages, far exceeding the national average, while Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, despite high job concentration, reported wages slightly below the national average.
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