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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.

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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 2022 National Employment Matrix title Employment change, projected 2024-34 (percent) Median annual wage, 2024 Typical education needed for entry OOH Web Address

Chemistry

Chemists 4.9 $84,150 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemists-and-materials-scientists.htm

Chemistry

Chemical technicians 3.7 $57,790 Associate's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemical-technicians.htm

Chemistry

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary 2.2 $86,220 Doctoral or professional degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm

Computer Science

Computer and information systems managers 15.2 $171,200 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm

Computer Science

Information security analysts 28.5 $124,910 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm

Computer Science

Computer network architects 11.9 $130,390 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-network-architects.htm

Engineering

Chemical engineers 2.6 $121,860 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/chemical-engineers.htm

Engineering

Mechanical engineers 9.1 $102,320 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm

Engineering

Civil engineering technologists and technicians 2.1 $64,200 Associate's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineering-technicians.htm

Environmental Science

Environmental scientists and specialists, including health 4.4 $80,060 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 4.0 $49,490 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 2.9 $87,710 Doctoral or professional degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm

Geoscience

Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers 3.2 $99,240 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm

Geoscience

Hydrologists -0.1 $92,060 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/hydrologists.htm

Geoscience

Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians 1.5 $48,390 Associate's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geological-and-petroleum-technicians.htm

Life Sciences

Soil and plant scientists 5.4 $71,410 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm

Life Sciences

Microbiologists 4.1 $87,330 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htm

Life Sciences

Epidemiologists 16.2 $83,980 Master's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm

Mathematics

Actuaries 21.8 $125,770 Bachelor's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/actuaries.htm

Mathematics

Mathematicians -0.7 $121,680 Master's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm

Mathematics

Statisticians 8.5 $103,300 Master's degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm

Physics

Astronomers 2.2 $132,170 Doctoral or professional degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm

Physics

Physicists 4.0 $166,290 Doctoral or professional degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm

Physics

Physics teachers, postsecondary 2.5 $97,360 Doctoral or professional degree https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm