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What is an internet technology manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an internet technology manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $49.5 an hour? That's $102,969 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 16% and produce 82,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreInternet Technology ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.7

Avg. Salary $102,969

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%

Asian 12.72%

Black or African American 6.55%

Hispanic or Latino 9.83%

Unknown 5.19%

White 65.50%

Gender

female 14.71%

male 85.29%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an internet technology manager

  1. Explore internet technology manager education requirements

    Most common internet technology manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    58.7 %

    Master's

    17.4 %

    Associate

    15.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific internet technology manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Linux12.48%
    PCI10.83%
    Disaster Recovery10.54%
    Technical Support10.45%
    Application Development9.52%
  3. Complete relevant internet technology manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New internet technology managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an internet technology manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real internet technology manager resumes.
  4. Research internet technology manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage a team of wireless, DSL, VoDSL, T1, and PRI circuit installers.
    • Conduct research and lead infrastructure planning for cloud-base system implementations and a VoIP base telephony installation supporting multiple office locations.
    • Boost SEO and create record traffic.
    • Web base application design, programming and implementation (Perl, Java, JavaScript).
  5. Apply for internet technology manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an internet technology manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average internet technology manager salary

The average internet technology manager salary in the United States is $102,969 per year or $50 per hour. Internet technology manager salaries range between $72,000 and $145,000 per year.

Average internet technology manager salary
$102,969 Yearly
$49.50 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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