In Los Angeles, an entry level DBA with a BS in Business CIS earns 50K+. If you have a degree in Computer Science, expect to earn more. IT Help Desk and Customer Support are usually considered entry level positions, so a mid-level salary for one of those jobs would be appropriate at 40-50K.
You may be underestimating your skills. Consider looking at system administration, network administration, programming or business systems analyst if you wish to earn more. If you need additional skills, consider a certificate program at a junior college.
A mid-level job in these categories should earn around 75K, with entry level 40-50K. These numbers reflect job placement statistics from friends who are recent college graduates. There are dozens of technology meetups and users groups in Los Angeles.
I currently attend several on a regular basis. You will find very friendly folks who can help you increase your skills and help you find better job opportunities. Dice currently lists over 2700 technology jobs in the Los Angeles metro area.
This reflects an increase of over 10% in the last several weeks. http://www.meetup.com/ http://www.dice.com/ http://www.salaryexpert.com.
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