For a top-notch Connecticut IT career, consider the job markets in and around Bridgeport, New Haven, and Hartford, CT. According to industry reports, nearly 20 percent of CIOs in Hartford plan to make new hires in the short-term, and IT professionals with the right career training should be well-positioned for these opportunities. As of April 2007, Connecticut's IT industry employed 37,600 people. Top Fortune 500 companies in the state include General Electric, Aetna, and Xerox. To get into the industry, an IT degree program in computer and network technology, information technology management, or computer science can help boost your credentials.

Information Technology Careers in Connecticut

Salary.com notes average salaries for several popular IT careers in Bridgeport:

• Applications Engineer: $55,900
• PC Support Manager: $99,970
• Programmer: $60,200
• Systems Support Assistant: $48,500