Datamation Logo

12 Best IT and Engineering Jobs of 2012, Rated

June 20, 2012
Datamation content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More.

ZDNet: CareerCast has put together a list of the best IT and technical jobs right now, based on salary and a calculated “hiring outlook number.” It includes the following:

  1. Software engineer. Average salary: $90,000. Hiring outlook: 25.02
  2. Computer systems analyst. Average salary: $78,000. Hiring outlook: 22.58
  3. Web developer. Average salary: $75,000. Hiring outlook: 21.49
  4. Petroleum engineer. Average salary: $114,000. Hiring outlook: 17.48
  5. Civil engineer. Average salary: $77,000. Hiring outlook: 18.73
  6. Computer programmer. Average salary: $71,000. Hiring outlook: 11.78
  7. Technical writer. Average salary: $63,000. Hiring outlook: 15.93
  8. Nuclear engineer. Average salary: $99,000. Hiring outlook: 10.32
  9. Aerospace engineer. Average salary: $97,000. Hiring outlook: 4.24
  10. Mechanical engineer. Average salary: $78,000. Hiring outlook: 9.03
  11. Electrical engineer. Average salary: $87,000. Hiring outlook: 7.39
  12. Industrial designer. Average salary: $76,000. Hiring outlook: 9.35
  SEE ALL
ARTICLES
 

Subscribe to Data Insider

Learn the latest news and best practices about data science, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, data security, and more.

Datamation Logo

Datamation is the leading industry resource for B2B data professionals and technology buyers. Datamation's focus is on providing insight into the latest trends and innovation in AI, data security, big data, and more, along with in-depth product recommendations and comparisons. More than 1.7M users gain insight and guidance from Datamation every year.

Advertisers

Advertise with TechnologyAdvice on Datamation and our other data and technology-focused platforms.

Advertise with Us

Our Brands


Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions About Contact Advertise California - Do Not Sell My Information

Property of TechnologyAdvice.
© 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.