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Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in South Carolina

Considering working as a Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in South Carolina? Below are the key facts. All computer occupations not listed separately. Excludes “Computer and Information Systems Managers” (11-3021), “Computer Hardware Engineers” (17-2061), “Electrical and Electronics Engineers” (17-2070), “Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1021), “Special Effects Artists and Animators” (27-1014), “Graphic Designers” (27-1024), “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars” (29-9021), and “Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers” (49-2011).

What do Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Make in South Carolina?

For a computer systems engineers/architects working in South Carolina, the median annual wage is $104,330 per year (or about $50.16/hour).Earnings range from $49,410 at the 10th percentile to $159,940 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$49,410	$23.75
25th percentile	$75,020	$36.07
Median (50th)	$104,330	$50.16
75th percentile	$134,430	$64.63
90th percentile	$159,940	$76.89

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in South Carolina nationwide is 0.90.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, computer systems engineers/architects earn a median of $140,795 per year ($67.69/hour), below the South Carolina median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 586,926 computer systems engineers/architects in the U.S.. In South Carolina alone, around 5,840 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 3,420 computer systems engineers/architects.

Top South Carolina Metros for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

The largest metro-area employers of computer systems engineers/architects in South Carolina.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	1,720	$127,460
Columbia, SC	1,160	$88,770
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	930	$95,200
Spartanburg, SC	200	$100,260
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC	180	$98,640
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC	130	$88,400
Florence, SC	110	$77,040
Sumter, SC	80	$92,650

Top States for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Employment

These states have the highest employment of computer systems engineers/architects work.

State	Number Employed
California	85,270
Texas	59,680
Maryland	19,940
Georgia	18,590
Florida	18,320
Pennsylvania	17,710
District of Columbia	17,210
Virginia	14,020
North Carolina	13,660
Washington	13,620
Missouri	13,180
New Jersey	12,490
Illinois	11,440
Tennessee	11,190
New York	9,860
Colorado	8,690
Michigan	7,400
Massachusetts	6,100
South Carolina	5,840
Arizona	5,740

Highest-Paying States for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

The highest-paying states for computer systems engineers/architects.

State	Annual Median Salary
Virgin Islands	$179,830
Maryland	$141,540
District of Columbia	$137,610
Virginia	$132,810
Delaware	$132,670
Washington	$131,800
California	$128,750
Colorado	$119,560
West Virginia	$113,030
Hawaii	$112,050

Skills

Key computer systems engineers/architects skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for computer systems engineers/architects, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects typically:

• Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
• Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.
• Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
• Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
• Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.
• Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
• Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.
• Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.
• Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
• Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
• Configure servers to meet functional specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Processing Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Photoshop, AJAX, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Ansible software, Apache Airflow, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Kafka, Apache Maven, Apache Spark In-demand technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Ansible software, Atlassian JIRA

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Computer Science
• Computer Information Systems
• Information Science
• Information Technology
• Data Processing

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Related Careers

Other careers like computer systems engineers/architects include:

• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Project Management Specialists
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Information Security Analysts
• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Computer User Support Specialists

Also Known As

Application Systems Architect, Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Cloud Software Engineer, Cloud Solution Architect, Computer Systems Architect, Data Platform Engineer, Enterprise Architect, Firmware Engineer, IT Architect (Information Technology Architect), IT Engineer (Information Technology Engineer), Information Architect, Infrastructure Engineer.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 15-1299.08