Systems Administrator Jobs Among Most Promising

Systems administrator jobs (Click here) and other high-tech positions will be among the most promising employment opportunities available next year.

"Salary Guides", a recent report from Robert Half International, found that a number of occupations in several different industries will see an increase in entry-level salaries and an increase in demand from employers during 2011.

There's something for everyone on this list of promising careers, as the 11 jobs included in the report cover industries such as accounting and finance, technology, creative, legal, and administrative services.

"The common thread among the jobs highlighted in our research is that they help businesses improve efficiency and profits, and foster a more positive customer experience," Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International, said in a statement. "The most successful job candidates bring multiple skill sets, a track record of success and a strong sense of accountability to their roles."

The top 11 jobs for 2011 include:

1. Senior business systems analyst - This job is expected to see the biggest increase in starting salary when compared to all of the 300 finance and accounting positions included in the report. Entry-level salaries are expected to reach anywhere from $66,500 per year to $85,500 per year, an increase of 5 percent.
2. Financial analyst - Entry-level salaries for these employees are expected to increase by 4.8 for both mid-size companies - ranging from $72,750 per year and $95,000 per year - and large companies - ranging from $81,500 per year to $109,750 per year.
3. Staff accountant - Workers in this occupation with a little bit of experience should see their pay range increase by about 3.7 percent, reaching anywhere from $43,000 per year to $55,500 per year.
4. ERP technical developer - Salaries for entry-level employees of this occupation should be anywhere from $79,250 per year to $109,500 per year, a growth rate of 5.2 percent.
5. Business intelligence analyst - These employees will see their entry-level salaries increase by 5 percent to anywhere from $82,500 per year to $116,250 per year.
6. Data modeler - Starting salaries for employees in this field should reach $80,750 per year to $111,250 per year, an increase of 4.5 percent.
7. Mobile applications designer or developer - This occupation, which is new to the Salary Guide and therefore cannot be compared percentage-wise to previous salary levels, will pay an entry-level salary of $73,250 per year to $102,500 per year.
8. User experience designer - Entry-level salaries in this occupation will see the largest increase among the more than 100 creative jobs listed in the report. Employees will see their yearly earnings jump by 7.8 percent to anywhere between $67,500 per year and $98,000 per year.
9. Lawyer - Employees who have four to nine years of legal experience at a mid-size law firm can expect to see their entry-level salaries increase to a range of $106,250 per year to $163,250 per year, a growth rate of 4.1 percent.
10. Paralegal - Workers with four to six years of experience at a mid-size law firm will see a salary increase of 3.7 percent, with pay ranging from $48,250 per year to $62,500 per year.
11. Senior administrative assistant - Employees with advanced technical skills and some experience can expect to see their salaries reach $32,500 per year to $41,750 per year, a growth rate of 3.1 percent. Learn more about admin jobs.