Six ways to rake in six figures

Want a career that pays six figures? If you have a knack for technology and creative thinking, you could be in luck.

Here are six tech and design jobs that pay $100,000-plus, courtesy of Robert Half International.

MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER

Average starting salary: $85,000 to $122,500 As companies strive to reach consumers on smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, they need professionals who can develop applications for the small screen.

DATA SECURITY ANALYST

Average salary: $89,000 to $121,500 Employees who can analyze risk and protect against it are in demand.

INTERACTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Average base compensation: $93,500 to $150,000 These are the people who lead interactive creative teams made up of designers, writers and art directors.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Starting salary: $87,750 to $123,500 Companies need professionals who can design and develop data analysis and reporting tools as they work to gather more information about their customers.

INFORMATION ARCHITECT

Base compensation: $78,250 to $116,000 These pros help define content strategy and design website features for many different types of companies.

USER EXPERIENCE (UX) DESIGNER

Average salary: $71,750 to $104,000 Because so much customer interaction happens online, companies are looking for professionals who can create positive digital experiences.