{"id":14008,"date":"2022-07-14T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mediashower.com\/blog\/?p=14008"},"modified":"2022-07-15T03:53:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T03:53:05","slug":"blockchain-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediashower.com\/blog\/blockchain-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Blockchain Jobs: Where to Find Them and How Much They Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demand for blockchain engineers, blockchain software developers, and other blockchain-related professionals has rapidly been increasing, with salaries rising in parallel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online staffing platform Freelancer.com <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.staffingindustry.com\/Editorial\/IT-Staffing-Report\/May-6-2021\/Blockchain-tech-skills-post-fastest-growth-in-demand-Freelancer.com-s-Fast-50-list#:~:text=The%20fastest-growing%20jobs%20on%20Freelancer.com%20in%20Q1%202021,%20%2026.25%25%20%2021%20more%20rows%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reported the number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of blockchain jobs posted on its site increased by nearly 60% between 2020 and 2021, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/the-tech-trend.com\/blockchain\/why-blockchain-skills-are-on-demand\/#:~:text=%20The%20Increasing%20Demand%20for%20Blockchain%20Skills%20,next%20aspect%20that%20can%20help%20answer...%20More%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while a new LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> report shows blockchain skills as being some of the most sought after. \u201cBlockchain engineer\u201d is no longer an emerging standalone job title. It\u2019s now a highly required and in-demand job position, and blockchain skills are increasingly being included as desirable among companies looking for solutions architects, machine learning specialists, and back-end solution developers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Work in Blockchain?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth in blockchain-related jobs is represented across almost all industries including traditional tech, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, financial technology, and beyond. Moreover, crypto startups are raising significant venture capital, making it a lucrative and lively field of specialty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptofundresearch.com\/top-20-cities-blockchain-jobs-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. cities for blockchain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> jobs are also among the most desirable. In order, the top five cities for finding blockchain jobs are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco, CA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago, IL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston, MA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounding out the top ten were Palo Alto, CA (#6), Austin, TX (#7), Menlo Park,CA (#8), Seattle, WA (#9), and Denver, CO (#10).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Salaries in Blockchain Jobs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salaries for those with coveted blockchain skills are high. As reported <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hired.com\/salaries\/blockchain-engineer#:~:text=Find%20Blockchain%20Engineer%20jobs%20on%20Hired.&amp;text=The%20salaries%20of%20candidates%20in,a%20median%20salary%20of%20%24180%2C000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Hired.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the median annual salary for blockchain engineers is around $150,000 (a huge bump from $127,000 in 2019), with the most experienced developers earning as much as $175,000 annually. Even newer blockchain developers with less experience can expect to receive annual salaries exceeding $91,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fil fr-dib aligncenter\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediashower.com\/img\/253D0CE0-20C8-11E9-A04A-1DACA97799B8\/money%20raining%20on%20man_600x.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain\u2019s rapid growth has also led to a shortage of experienced job applicants, so those who have the necessary skills are in a great position when negotiating for salary and other compensation. Those who prefer working remotely will also find blockchain jobs welcoming.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>In-Demand Blockchain Skills<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the five <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/101blockchains.com\/top-blockchain-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most in-demand blockchain skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> currently:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cryptography: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study of protocols that don\u2019t allow unauthorized parties to gain access to data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blockchain architecture: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A basic concept in the world of blockchain that involves the understanding of ledger technology, smart contracts, and consensus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data structure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The understanding of blocks or transaction clusters related to a public ledger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smart contracts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thanks to Ethereum, these items have become commonplace in the blockchain space and involve the conducting of transactions without middlemen or third parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business drivers and expected outcomes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Putting technical skills aside, blockchain position holders should know what drives the business and what to expect in the future as the space expands.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Job Sites for Blockchain Jobs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following table shows the top job sites for job seekers with blockchain skills. Some advertise only freelance or contract work, while others post traditional employment. The job sites are listed with self-descriptions from the sites themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; font-size: 1.5em; color: white; background-color: #f7931d;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\" width=\"25%\">Site Name<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\" width=\"70%\">Description from Website<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #e9e9e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angel.co\/\">AngelList<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the world&#8217;s #1 startup community specialized in remote &amp; local technical talent and opportunities.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #f8f8f8;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blockchainheadhunter.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain Headhunter<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt Blockchain Headhunter, we have completed hundreds of searches and placed hundreds of crypto and blockchain professionals for companies ranging from some of the largest and most successful brands in the space to promising early-stage and established startups.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #e9e9e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latium.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LatiumX<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latium supports payments in USD and several other cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, Ethereum, and our own WORK token. Latium is a pioneer in the crypto and blockchain freelancing ecosystem, built to support the future of remote work and the new crypto economy.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #f8f8f8;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.works-hub.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BlockchainWorks<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBrowse a wide range of roles working with blockchain products.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #e9e9e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blockace.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BlockAce<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFind a job in the blockchain and crypto industry. Whatever your speciality is, start your career as a Solidity Developer, Blockchain Engineer, Cryptocurrency Marketer, and more.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #f8f8f8;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blockew.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockew<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe #1 job board to find cryptocurrency jobs. Search for your next role in blockchain technology.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #e9e9e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canwork.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CanWork<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBuilt on Binance Chain. Choose from the hand-picked talent on CanWork or post a request to attract the right person for the right job.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #f8f8f8;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.cointelegraph.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cointelegraph Crypto Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhether you are wanting to transition into crypto or are a blockchain veteran, Cointelegraph\u2019s Crypto Jobs is the place to connect with the leaders of the blockchain industry.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #e9e9e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptojobslist.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crypto Jobs List<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDiscover over 3,148+ open Cryptocurrency Jobs, Web3 Jobs, and Blockchain Jobs on CryptoJobsList\u2013the #1 site to find and post jobs. Connect with companies hiring in a few clicks and begin your next experience in the industry.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #f8f8f8;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptocurrencyjobs.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCryptocurrency Jobs curates the best new blockchain jobs at leading companies and startups that use blockchain technology.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #e9e9e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.coinmarketcap.com\/?utm_source=coinmarketcap&amp;utm_content=footer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job Coinmarketcap<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCoinMarketCap is the world\u2019s most trusted and accurate source of data for cryptocurrencies. Used by millions of individuals, organizations, and exchanges, CoinMarketCap brings the most up-to-date market capitalizations, pricing, and cryptocurrency information to our users.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #f8f8f8;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CryptoJobs<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe believe the emergence of blockchain technology and decentralized applications will change the world as we know it, and it\u2019s already happening. We\u2019re on a mission to connect talented individuals to the best blockchain projects to accelerate the advent of a more decentralized world.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #e9e9e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptorecruit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CryptoRecruit<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCrypto Recruit is the world\u2019s first recruitment\/talent acquisition agency specializing in recruiting exclusively within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Its founders have a combined total of 30 years recruitment experience.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #f8f8f8;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ethlance.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethlance<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 2%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe future of work is now. Hire or work for Ether cryptocurrency.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Building a Career in Blockchain<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since blockchain is still a relatively new job sector, there is no single prescribed path to success in the field. People who want to work in blockchain may find that traditional pathways to professional employment aren\u2019t a sure thing. With an industry evolving as fast as blockchain, employers need people committed to continually developing their skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastering the fundamentals of blockchain, like decentralization and smart contracts, is mandatory. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/topl-blog\/so-you-want-to-work-in-blockchain-5c6fb99f3779\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programming skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in JavaScript, Scala, C++, and Solidity are necessary. Most successful blockchain professionals know multiple programming languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fil fr-dib aligncenter\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediashower.com\/img\/253D0CE0-20C8-11E9-A04A-1DACA97799B8\/man%20bun%20programmer_600x.jpg\" alt=\"Blockchain developer working at his desk.\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Two widely recognized certifications in blockchain are the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cognitiveclass.ai\/courses\/ibm-blockchain-foundation-dev\/\">IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer certification<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethnews.com\/uc-berkeley-to-offer-blockchain-certificate-program\">Blockchain Technology Certification from the University of California at Berkeley<\/a>. Universities around the world are starting to offer degrees in blockchain. They\u2019re not commonplace, but they definitely add weight to an aspiring blockchain professional\u2019s CV.<\/p>\n<p>Some people get into blockchain through front-end development, and that\u2019s good because there is strong demand for UI\/UX design and things like creating wallets to interact with blockchain. Front-end and full-stack developers who build skills in blockchain are well-positioned for careers in blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no analogy to the \u201cMD\u201d or \u201cCPA\u201d designation that applies to blockchain professionals, so much of building a blockchain career requires networking in the blockchain community. This should be done both in person and online. These meaningful connections matter when you\u2019re applying to jobs through blockchain job sites.<\/p>\n<p>There is plenty of opportunity for those who want to get into blockchain professionally, and the industry will continue to grow as the technology matures. Blockchain is expected to become important in every industry where chain of custody, provenance, fraud, and security are issues, which means blockchain jobs should begin emerging across a huge range of industries, including many non-tech ones.<\/p>\n<p>Technology jobs, in general, pay well, and tech professionals with blockchain skills will be able to command even higher salaries. In short, there is no better time to develop blockchain skills and use them to benefit your career. 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