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Top 10 Jobs in Information Technology

Information technology (IT) professionals don't always get the best rap. Employees grumble about the help desk, how IT workers think they're so smart -- heck, "IT nerd" is even a searchable phrase on the Internet.

But, maybe it's time to cut these folks some slack. Imagine the number of phone calls and e-mails IT probably gets per day, from workers whining that this isn't working and neither is that. Consider their responsibility for keeping databases, phone lines, computers and security programs for entire companies up and running. And you really want to nag them for being smart? Suit yourself -- but the next time you poke fun at the techies, consider that many IT workers have average salaries well into the six figures, according to the "2010 Robert Half Technology Salary Guide."

Thinking about a career in technology? Here are the top 10 jobs in IT, based on salary, according to the salary guide.

1. Chief information officer
2. Chief technology officer
3. Vice president of information technology
4. Chief security officer
5. Director, consulting
6. Information systems security manager
7. Practice manager, systems integration
8. Data warehouse manager
9. Information technology manager
10. Network architect

Kaitlin Madden is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.