As data centers evolve from traditional compute and storage facilities into AI powerhouses, the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow exponentially and salaries are high. According to a recent InformaTech survey, 77% of data center professionals say they saw salary increases last year, with a median compensation now at $130,000.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. Data center managers are now expected to supervise three more people than they did the previous year, and technical employees are being asked to take on non-technical responsibilities in areas such as marketing, finance, and sustainability.
On the infrastructure side, things are changing quickly as well, driven by the explosion of enterprise interest in artificial intelligence and increasing cybersecurity concerns. The rise of AI, in particular, is dramatically reshaping the technology industry, and data centers are at the epicenter of the changes.
