{"id":3887,"date":"2018-05-07T14:46:33","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T14:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/blog\/?p=3887"},"modified":"2018-05-07T16:36:42","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T16:36:42","slug":"study-10-popular-jobs-in-tech-for-non-techies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/blog\/study-10-popular-jobs-in-tech-for-non-techies\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: 10 Popular Jobs in Tech for Non-Techies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, the idea of working in tech conjures up images of developers, engineers and web designers, but tech companies run on more than the power of their coders.<\/p>\n<p>Large or small, most tech companies offer a variety of jobs for people without a tech background. A quick look at various job sites shows that some of the most admired tech companies are hiring people with decidedly \u201cun-techy\u201d jobs \u2013 creative directors, business analysts, and accountants among them.<\/p>\n<p><b>Comparably<\/b> has compiled a list of some of the most popular tech jobs, along with a snapshot of what they pay on average, where they pay the most, and current job openings in the field. The data comes from the anonymous salary records of more than 14,000 Comparably users across the tech sector.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: \u201cU.S. average\u201d represents annual average total compensation (base salary + bonus).<\/em> <em>Full methodology below.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>1. Sales representative<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Combining technological knowledge with sales skills, sales reps sell tech-based products and services. While a tech background is helpful, these jobs often require business administration\/sales experience to start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3888 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/a.png\" alt=\"a\" width=\"542\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/a-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/a.png 542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 85vw, 542px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.google.com\/jobs?_escaped_fragment_=t%3Djo%26jid%3D\/google\/field-sales-representative-higher-76-9th-ave-new-york-ny-10011-usa-3702980568&amp;utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&amp;utm_source=google_jobs_apply&amp;utm_medium=organic\">Sales representative<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/google\">Google<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.vmware.com\/job\/new-york\/sales-director-nsx-northeast-specialist\/1567\/6641978?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&amp;utm_source=google_jobs_apply&amp;utm_medium=organic\">Sales director<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.vmware.com\/job\/new-york\/sales-director-nsx-northeast-specialist\/1567\/6641978?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&amp;utm_source=google_jobs_apply&amp;utm_medium=organic\">VMWare<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>2. Marketing manager:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Marketing managers develop and execute marketing plans for brands, products and businesses within an organization. They usually work closely with sales and their goal is often attracting\/retaining more customers to the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3889 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/b.png\" alt=\"b\" width=\"544\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/b-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/b.png 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 85vw, 544px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.microsoft.com\/jobdetails.aspx?ss=&amp;pg=0&amp;so=&amp;rw=1&amp;jid=345093&amp;jlang=EN&amp;pp=SS\">Marketing manager<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/microsoft\">Microsoft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.jobs\/en\/jobs\/630293\/marketing-manager\">Marketing manager<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/amazon\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>3. Business Analyst<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> A broad term, business analysts can provide a variety of insights but seek solutions to the business needs of an organization. More and more, they\u2019re being asked to have technical skills, though the job isn\u2019t traditionally a technical role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3890 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/cho.png\" alt=\"cho\" width=\"544\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/cho-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/cho.png 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 85vw, 544px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn: <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/careers\/jobs\/a0I1200000KulWOEAZ\/\">Business analyst<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/facebook\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/careers\/openings\/?j=oihG6fw5\">Financial analyst<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/zillow\">Zillow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>4. Creative director<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Responsible for the creative vision and visual branding of a company. Often have a graphic design or arts background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3891 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/loo.png\" alt=\"loo\" width=\"541\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/loo-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/loo.png 541w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 85vw, 541px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.google.com\/jobs?_escaped_fragment_=t%3Djo%26jid%3D\/google\/creative-director-google-building-41-1600-amphitheatre-3575330930&amp;utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&amp;utm_source=google_jobs_apply&amp;utm_medium=organic\">Creative director<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/google\">Google<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salesforce.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/External_Career_Site\/job\/California---San-Francisco\/Success-Cloud--Senior-Art-Director_JR10151-1\">Art director<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/salesforce\">Salesforce<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>5. Customer service manager<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Handles customer complaints and provides support in the hopes of acquiring and retaining customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3893 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/lol-1.png\" alt=\"lol\" width=\"542\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/lol-1-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/lol-1.png 542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 85vw, 542px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/jobs\/apply?gh_jid=125907\">Customer success manager<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/hubspot\">Hubspot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.wayfaircareers.com\/jobs\/o3k36fwg-CbDIVfwb?lang=en-us\">Customer service manager<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/wayfair\">Wayfair<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>6. Account representative<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Manages a business segment or product, focusing on building relationships that translate into sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3894 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/pl.png\" alt=\"pl\" width=\"545\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/pl-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/pl.png 545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 85vw, 545px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us-redhat.icims.com\/jobs\/62043\/inside-sales-account-representative\/job?hub=7&amp;mobile=false&amp;width=1170&amp;height=500&amp;bga=true&amp;needsRedirect=false&amp;jan1offset=-300&amp;jun1offset=-240\">Account representative<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/red-hat\">Red Hat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salesforce.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/External_Career_Site\/job\/California---San-Francisco\/Account-Executive-6_JR10989\">Account executive<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/salesforce\">Salesforce<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>7. Recruiter<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Responsible for scouting new talent, negotiating salaries, and placing them into jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn: <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3895 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/rec.png\" alt=\"rec\" width=\"547\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/rec-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/rec.png 547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 85vw, 547px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.apple.com\/us\/search?#specs&amp;ss=recruiting&amp;t=1&amp;so=&amp;lo=0*USA&amp;pN=0&amp;openJobId=113364791\">Recruiter<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/apple\">Apple<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.jobs\/en\/jobs\/615662\/sr-recruiter\">Recruiter<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/amazon\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>8. Accountant<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Focused on the numbers, an accountant is responsible for examining, measuring and disclosing a company\u2019s financials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn: <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3896 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/acc.png\" alt=\"acc\" width=\"540\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/acc-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/acc.png 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 85vw, 540px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/careers\/list\/37004\/\">Senior accountant<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/uber\">Uber<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.jobs\/en\/jobs\/616683\/accountant-global-financial-accounting-controls\">Accountant<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/amazon\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>9. HR manager<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Focused on hiring and onboarding new employees, as well as benefits management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn: <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3897 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/lauren.png\" alt=\"lauren\" width=\"540\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/lauren-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/lauren.png 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 85vw, 540px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.intuit.com\/job-category\/10\/human-resources\/job\/00129968\/senior-talent-acquisition-manager\">Talent acquisition manager<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/intuit\">Intuit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.cisco.com\/jobs\/ProjectDetail\/HR-Consultant\/1225047?\">HR consultant<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/cisco\">Cisco<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>10. Copywriter<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they do:<\/b> Produces content for a variety of brand needs, with a focus on storytelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What they earn:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3898 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/plo.png\" alt=\"plo\" width=\"543\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/plo-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.comparably.com\/00000000\/b\/2018\/05\/plo.png 543w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 85vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Current job openings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.apple.com\/us\/search?#&amp;ss=creative%20director&amp;t=0&amp;sb=req_open_dt&amp;so=1&amp;lo=0*USA&amp;pN=0&amp;openJobId=113437938\">Copywriter<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/apple\">Apple<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/careers\/jobs\/a0I1H00000LCKZoUAP\/?q=copywriter&amp;location=menlo-park\">Copywriter<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/facebook\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Methodology<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The results were compiled from 14,567 Comparably users in job titles that have at least 400 overall compensation records on Comparably.<\/li>\n<li>Salaries reflect average total compensation (base salary plus bonus).<\/li>\n<li>People of all ages, educational backgrounds, ethnicities and experience levels were included.<\/li>\n<li>Employees hail from small, mid-size, and large tech companies (VC-funded, privately-held, and public) to household brands like Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook, Uber, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Data was collected between March 2016 and March 2018.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><u>About Comparably<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Comparably is one of the fastest growing compensation, culture, and career monitoring sites in the U.S. With the most comprehensive and uniquely structured data &#8212; segmented by gender, ethnicity, age, location, tenure, company size, equity, title\/department, and education &#8212; the platform gives employees a more accurate picture of their worth and allows them to anonymously rate their workplace experiences and match with their dream jobs. Since its launch in 2016, Comparably has accumulated more than 3 million ratings from employees across 30,000 U.S. businesses and over 5,000 companies who use its employer branding and jobs tools. For more information on Comparably, go to www.comparably.com. For highly-cited workplace culture and compensation studies, including Comparably&#8217;s annual Best Places to Work and Best CEOs lists, log onto <a href=\"http:\/\/www.comparably.com\/blog\">www.comparably.com\/blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, the idea of working in tech conjures up images of developers, engineers and web designers, but tech companies run on more than the power of their coders. Large or small, most tech companies offer a variety of jobs for people without a tech background. 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