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From Training
to Career.
Browse the real roles, salary bands, and career trajectories that DMVTEK graduates pursue — from first jobs to senior engineering and leadership positions.
Where our students & graduates have worked
DMVTEK exists to close the gap between where people are and where the tech industry needs them to be. Every program we run is designed with one question in mind: what does it actually take to get hired and grow in this field? The data on this page reflects what’s possible — real roles, real salary ranges, and the career arc of graduates who came in with no tech background and built lasting careers.
Roles & salary growth.
Job titles and salary ranges by career level for every DMVTEK program. Figures sourced from BLS, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn Salary (2024–2025).
IT Support Specialist
Entry0–2 yrs
Help Desk Technician$38,000 – $52,000
Desktop Support Technician$42,000 – $58,000
Field Service Technician$40,000 – $55,000
Technical Support Specialist$41,000 – $57,000
Mid3–5 yrs
IT Support Specialist$55,000 – $72,000
Systems Administrator$68,000 – $90,000
IT Operations Analyst$65,000 – $85,000
Network Administrator$66,000 – $88,000
Cloud Infrastructure Analyst$72,000 – $95,000
Senior6+ yrs
Network / Infrastructure Eng.$88,000 – $120,000
IT Manager$92,000 – $128,000
Cloud Support Engineer$95,000 – $130,000
Cybersecurity Analyst$95,000 – $132,000
Java OCA Certification
Entry0–2 yrs
Junior Java Developer$58,000 – $76,000
Junior Software Engineer$62,000 – $80,000
Junior Backend Developer$60,000 – $78,000
Mid3–5 yrs
Java Software Engineer$82,000 – $110,000
Backend Developer$88,000 – $115,000
Application Developer$84,000 – $112,000
Full Stack Developer$86,000 – $115,000
Senior6+ yrs
Senior Java Developer$115,000 – $150,000
Lead Software Engineer$120,000 – $155,000
Java Solutions Architect$128,000 – $162,000
Principal Java Engineer$132,000 – $165,000
QA Automation · Playwright
Entry0–2 yrs
Junior QA Automation Engineer$54,000 – $72,000
Junior Test Engineer$52,000 – $68,000
Junior Automation Developer$53,000 – $70,000
Mid3–5 yrs
QA Automation Engineer$78,000 – $105,000
Test Automation Specialist$82,000 – $108,000
Frontend Test Engineer$80,000 – $105,000
API Test Engineer$82,000 – $108,000
Senior6+ yrs
Senior QA Automation Engineer$108,000 – $140,000
QA Lead / Test Architect$115,000 – $148,000
Principal Test Engineer$118,000 – $152,000
Director of Quality Assurance$128,000 – $162,000
SDET & QA Automation
Entry0–2 yrs
QA Engineer$62,000 – $80,000
Manual QA Analyst$55,000 – $72,000
Software QA Analyst$58,000 – $76,000
Junior SDET$60,000 – $78,000
Mid3–5 yrs
SDET$88,000 – $118,000
QA Automation Engineer$85,000 – $112,000
Performance Test Engineer$82,000 – $110,000
Business Systems Analyst$80,000 – $108,000
Release / QA Engineer$84,000 – $112,000
Senior6+ yrs
Senior SDET$120,000 – $155,000
QA Automation Lead$125,000 – $158,000
Automation Architect$130,000 – $162,000
QA Manager$132,000 – $168,000
Engineering Manager, QA$138,000 – $175,000
* Salary ranges are U.S. national averages and vary by location, employer, and experience. Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary (2024–2025).
Market Demand
The industry needs these skills.
The roles DMVTEK trains you for are among the most consistently in-demand across the U.S. tech labor market.
25%
Projected growth in software QA & automation roles through 2032
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
65K+
Annual IT support & help desk job openings across the U.S.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2×
Median tech worker earnings vs. the national all-industry average
CompTIA Cyberstates Report
~2%
Tech sector unemployment — consistently below the national average
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
We don't just train you.
We help you get hired.
Every DMVTEK student gets career support built into the program — not as an add-on, but as part of how we measure success.
Mock Technical Interviews
Practice with real questions used by QA, SDET, and IT hiring teams so you walk in prepared.
Employer Referrals
Direct introductions to our hiring partner network — companies that already know DMVTEK graduates.
Alumni Network
Join a growing community of graduates working across tech who share leads, advice, and support.
Job Search Coaching
Hands-on guidance through applications, outreach strategy, salary negotiation, and offer evaluation.
Ongoing Mentorship
Continued support from DMVTEK instructors after graduation — because the job search doesn't stop at demo day.
Graduate Stories
Hear it directly from the people who went through it.
Real accounts from DMVTEK students and graduates — their backgrounds, their programs, and how training changed their career trajectory.
Read graduate storiesWhat Our Students Say
Very practical training with real-world workflows and modern automation tools. I felt prepared from day one on the job.
Sneha R.
QA Automation Engineer
I started with no experience and gained the confidence to apply for real tech opportunities. The career support team made all the difference.
Arjun M.
Software QA Engineer
I came in with zero IT background. The structured curriculum and mentorship made every concept approachable. I now work full-time in tech support.
Priya K.
IT Support Specialist
The hands-on labs and instructor support helped me transition into my first IT support role with confidence. Highly recommended.
Michael R.
IT Support Specialist
Coming from a non-technical background, the TypeScript foundation week made everything else click. By month two I was building real test frameworks.
Jordan M.
QA Automation Engineer
The Playwright program is exactly what employers want. I got my first automation role within a month of completing the program.
Nadia K.
Test Automation Engineer
The CI/CD module and portfolio project were game-changers in my interviews. Hiring managers were impressed I could show a working pipeline.
David O.
SDET Engineer
Great learning environment with practical troubleshooting exercises and real-world examples. The instructors genuinely care about student success.
Sara K.
Help Desk Technician
I was skeptical about switching careers at 34, but DMVTEK made it feel achievable. Within six months I had a full-time offer as a QA engineer at a healthcare tech company.
Marcus T.
QA Engineer
The Java OCA curriculum is dense but the instructors break it down in a way that actually sticks. Passed my certification exam on the first attempt.
Aisha N.
Junior Java Developer
What sets DMVTEK apart is the career support after graduation. My resume and LinkedIn were completely overhauled and I started getting recruiter calls within two weeks.
Chris P.
IT Support Specialist
The mock interview sessions were brutally realistic — in a good way. By the time I sat for real interviews I was calm and confident. Landed my first SDET role three weeks after graduating.
Fatima O.
SDET Engineer
I went from answering phones at a call center to troubleshooting enterprise networks. The IT Support program is structured, practical, and genuinely career-changing.
Devon W.
Network Support Technician
The Playwright module covers everything you'd see on the job — locators, fixtures, API testing, CI integration. I was contributing to my team's test suite on day one.
Yuki M.
QA Automation Engineer
Solid program with real depth. The instructors have actual industry experience, not just teaching experience. That difference shows in every lesson.
Brandon L.
Software QA Analyst
I appreciated that the curriculum was updated to reflect current tooling. No outdated content — everything I learned maps directly to what employers are asking for right now.
Leila H.
Test Automation Engineer
The alumni network alone is worth it. I found my second job through a fellow DMVTEK graduate who vouched for me directly to their hiring manager.
Samuel A.
SDET Engineer
Coming in as a single parent with limited time, I needed a program that respected my schedule and delivered results. DMVTEK did both. I now earn more than I ever thought possible in tech.
Monique R.
IT Support Specialist
DMVTEK completely changed my trajectory. The instructors pushed me to think like an engineer from week one, and the job placement support was unlike anything I expected. I went from struggling to find direction to landing a role I'm genuinely proud of.
Barkat A.
QA Automation Engineer
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