Periodic table of science, technology, engineering and math occupations

The periodic table of chemical elements, created by Dmitry Mendeleev in 1869, is one of the most important achievements in modern science. To celebrate this achievement, BLS has created our own periodic table! Instead of elements, we have used Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations. Workers in STEM occupations use science and mathematics to understand how the world works and to solve problems. Hover over an "element" or group to highlight that discipline.

Download PDF version of table.

STEM group

Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Geosciences
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physics / Astronomy

Median annual wage, 2023Employment change, projected 2023-2033ExExample occupationTypical education needed for entry

$85k7.6%ChChemistsBachelor's $169k17.4%CmComputer and information systems managersBachelor's

$130k13.4%CnComputer network architectsBachelor's $98k3.7%PpPhysics teachers, postsecondaryDoctoral or professional

$86k3.4%CpChemistry teachers, postsecondaryDoctoral or professional $57k5.5%EtChemical techniciansAssociate's

$120k32.7%IsInformation security analystsBachelor's $128k7.4%AsAstronomersDoctoral or professional

$112k9.8%CeChemical engineersBachelor's $100k11.0%MeMechanical engineersBachelor's $61k1.8%CtCivil engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's $79k7.3%EnEnvironmental scientists and specialists, including healthBachelor's $51k7.0%PtES and protection technicians, including healthAssociate's $88k3.9%EpEnvironmental science teachers, postsecondaryDoctoral or professional $93k5.5%GeGeoscientists, except hydrologists and geographersBachelor's $156k7.2%PhPhysicistsDoctoral or professional

$68k7.2%SoSoil and plant scientistsBachelor's $85k6.7%MiMicrobiologistsBachelor's $81k18.8%EpEpidemiologistsMaster's $120k21.8%AcActuariesBachelor's $116k3.7%MaMathematiciansMaster's $104k11.8%SaStatisticiansMaster's $52k3.8%GtGeological technicians, except hydrologic techniciansAssociate's $89k2.8%HyHydrologistsBachelor's

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program. The BLS would like to thank the Nebraska Department of Labor for the original idea for this table.

Science, technology, engineering and math occupations
STEM Group	2023 National Employment Matrix title	Employment change, projected 2023-33 (percent)	Median annual wage, 2023	Typical education needed for entry	OOH Web Address
Chemistry	Chemists	7.6	$84,680	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemists-and-materials-scientists.htm
Chemistry	Chemical technicians	5.5	$56,750	Associate's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemical-technicians.htm
Chemistry	Chemistry teachers, postsecondary	3.4	$85,810	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
Computer Science	Computer and information systems managers	17.4	$169,510	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm
Computer Science	Information security analysts	32.7	$120,360	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
Computer Science	Computer network architects	13.4	$129,840	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-network-architects.htm
Engineering	Chemical engineers	9.8	$112,100	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/chemical-engineers.htm
Engineering	Mechanical engineers	11.0	$99,510	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm
Engineering	Civil engineering technologists and technicians	1.8	$60,700	Associate's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineering-technicians.htm
Environmental Science	Environmental scientists and specialists, including health	7.3	$78,980	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm
Environmental Science	Environmental science and protection technicians, including health	7.0	$50,660	Associate's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-science-and-protection-technicians.htm
Environmental Science	Environmental science teachers, postsecondary	3.9	$88,410	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
Geoscience	Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers	5.5	$92,580	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm
Geoscience	Hydrologists	2.8	$88,770	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/hydrologists.htm
Geoscience	Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians	3.8	$52,440	Associate's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geological-and-petroleum-technicians.htm
Life Sciences	Soil and plant scientists	7.2	$68,240	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm
Life Sciences	Microbiologists	6.7	$85,470	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htm
Life Sciences	Epidemiologists	18.8	$81,390	Master's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm
Mathematics	Actuaries	21.8	$120,000	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/actuaries.htm
Mathematics	Mathematicians	3.7	$116,440	Master's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm
Mathematics	Statisticians	11.8	$104,110	Master's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm
Physics	Astronomers	7.4	$127,930	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm
Physics	Physicists	7.2	$155,680	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm
Physics	Physics teachers, postsecondary	3.7	$98,020	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm