Career Outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers

Also known as:  Application Development Director, Chief Technology Officer, Computer Operations Manager, Computer Security Manager, Data Operations Director, Data Processing Manager, Information Systems Director, Information Systems Manager, Information Technology Director, Information Technology Systems Director
The overall job outlook for Computer or Information Systems Manager careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 7.95 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.33 percent per year. Demand for Computer and Information Systems Managers is expected to go up, with an expected 53,840 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.33 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Computer and Information Systems Managers in the following states
California 38,380
New York 23,080
Texas 17,870
New Jersey 15,010
Illinois 13,490
Virginia 13,160
Massachusetts 12,940
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Virgin Islands 40
Guam 50
South Dakota 170
Wyoming 170
Montana 410
Vermont 440
Alaska 450