Median pay: $78,000
Top pay: $111,000
10-year job growth: 20%
Total jobs: 80,000
The job:
Like a bridge between two worlds, a business systems analyst works with both the business and technology teams to handle day-to-day business applications. As companies strive to keep up with major advances in technology or less significant software upgrades, you're the go-between when it comes to communicating those changes between departments.
How to switch:
Like the job itself, getting into this field requires some expertise in a lot of areas. Employers show a preference for those with a degree in computer science, with good communication skills and experience in business, marketing or accounting. Or better yet, all of the above.
Quality of life ratings:
| Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
| B |
C |
C |
B |
By Jessica Dickler, Anne C. Lee and Greg Swiatek
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