Also called: Gaming Center Technician, LAN Technician
Sets up and maintains gaming PCs, networks, and equipment at esports arenas and gaming centers.
They image computers, troubleshoot lag, set up peripherals, and keep the network running during tournaments. Gaming centers and college arenas hire them.
Estimate based on BLS computer user support specialists.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. IT certifications (CompTIA A+) or on-the-job training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Information Technology.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Remote management automates software updates; setting up and fixing PCs and networks stays hands-on.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply at gaming lounges and LAN centers as floor staff; you learn to fix PCs and networks there
Classes: Computer applications, Networking CTE, Electronics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1232.
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