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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
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Employment and wages by science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupational groups and detailed occupations, May 2013
| Types of occupations | Science, engineering, mathematics, and information technology domain | Science- and engineering- related domain | ||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Life and physical science, engineering, mathematics, and information technology occupations | Social science occupations | Architecture occupations | Health occupations | |||||||||||||
| Occupation code | 1.A | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 2.A | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 3.A | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 4.A | Annual mean wage | Employment | |
A. Research, development, design, or practitioner occupations | Total | Average annual wage for 1.A | $89,540 | 4,777,850 | Total | Average annual wage for 2.A | $74,900 | 234,590 | Total | Average annual wage for 3.A | $77,850 | 100,540 | Total | Average annual wage for 4.A | $93,320 | 4,761,130 |
| 15-1111 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | 109,260 | 24,380 | 19-3011 | Economists | 101,450 | 17,230 | 17-1011 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 79,650 | 84,210 | 29-1011 | Chiropractors | 78,410 | 28,850 | |
| 15-1121 | Computer Systems Analysts | 85,320 | 507,100 | 19-3022 | Survey Researchers | 53,210 | 17,370 | 17-1012 | Landscape Architects | 68,570 | 16,330 | 29-1021 | Dentists, General | 164,570 | 96,000 | |
| 15-1122 | Information Security Analysts | 91,210 | 78,020 | 19-3031 | Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 72,710 | 104,480 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1022 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 218,960 | 5,280 | |
| 15-1132 | Software Developers, Applications | 96,260 | 643,830 | 19-3032 | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 87,960 | 1,040 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1023 | Orthodontists | 196,270 | 5,570 | |
| 15-1133 | Software Developers, Systems Software | 104,480 | 373,510 | 19-3039 | Psychologists, All Other | 88,400 | 10,870 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1024 | Prosthodontists | 128,310 | 290 | |
| 15-1134 | Web Developers | 67,540 | 112,820 | 19-3041 | Sociologists | 78,120 | 2,690 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1029 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | 170,340 | 5,160 | |
| 15-1141 | Database Administrators | 80,740 | 114,910 | 19-3051 | Urban and Regional Planners | 67,920 | 35,940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1031 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | 56,300 | 59,530 | |
| 15-1142 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 77,910 | 362,310 | 19-3091 | Anthropologists and Archeologists | 61,420 | 6,560 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1041 | Optometrists | 111,640 | 32,040 | |
| 15-1143 | Computer Network Architects | 97,700 | 141,270 | 19-3092 | Geographers | 75,070 | 1,480 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1051 | Pharmacists | 116,500 | 287,420 | |
| 15-1199 | Computer Occupations, All Other | 83,240 | 196,280 | 19-3094 | Political Scientists | 100,900 | 5,570 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1061 | Anesthesiologists | 235,070 | 30,200 | |
| 15-2011 | Actuaries | 107,740 | 20,080 | 19-3099 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 80,450 | 31,360 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1062 | Family and General Practitioners | 183,940 | 120,860 | |
| 15-2021 | Mathematicians | 103,310 | 3,030 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1063 | Internists, General | 188,440 | 46,410 | |
| 15-2031 | Operations Research Analysts | 81,660 | 72,680 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1064 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 212,570 | 21,730 | |
| 15-2041 | Statisticians | 83,310 | 24,950 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1065 | Pediatricians, General | 170,530 | 30,890 | |
| 15-2099 | Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 69,000 | 1,240 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1066 | Psychiatrists | 182,660 | 25,040 | |
| 17-2011 | Aerospace Engineers | 105,450 | 71,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1067 | Surgeons | 233,150 | 41,030 | |
| 17-2021 | Agricultural Engineers | 78,880 | 2,590 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1069 | Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 187,200 | 307,220 | |
| 17-2031 | Biomedical Engineers | 93,960 | 19,890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1071 | Physician Assistants | 94,350 | 88,110 | |
| 17-2041 | Chemical Engineers | 104,340 | 33,300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1081 | Podiatrists | 135,070 | 8,850 | |
| 17-2051 | Civil Engineers | 85,640 | 262,170 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1122 | Occupational Therapists | 77,890 | 108,410 | |
| 17-2061 | Computer Hardware Engineers | 106,930 | 77,670 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1123 | Physical Therapists | 82,180 | 195,670 | |
| 17-2071 | Electrical Engineers | 93,380 | 168,100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1124 | Radiation Therapists | 81,740 | 16,950 | |
| 17-2072 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 97,870 | 135,350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1125 | Recreational Therapists | 45,520 | 18,640 | |
| 17-2081 | Environmental Engineers | 85,520 | 53,020 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists | 57,880 | 118,640 | |
| 17-2111 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 81,320 | 23,850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1127 | Speech-Language Pathologists | 73,970 | 125,050 | |
| 17-2112 | Industrial Engineers | 83,390 | 230,580 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1128 | Exercise Physiologists | 48,790 | 6,010 | |
| 17-2121 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 94,040 | 6,640 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1129 | Therapists, All Other | 58,610 | 11,280 | |
| 17-2131 | Materials Engineers | 89,930 | 24,190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1131 | Veterinarians | 96,140 | 59,230 | |
| 17-2141 | Mechanical Engineers | 85,930 | 258,630 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1141 | Registered Nurses | 68,910 | 2,661,890 | |
| 17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 96,950 | 7,990 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1151 | Nurse Anesthetists | 157,690 | 35,430 | |
| 17-2161 | Nuclear Engineers | 106,860 | 16,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1161 | Nurse Midwives | 92,230 | 5,460 | |
| 17-2171 | Petroleum Engineers | 149,180 | 34,910 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1171 | Nurse Practitioners | 95,070 | 113,370 | |
| 17-2199 | Engineers, All Other | 94,310 | 120,810 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1181 | Audiologists | 74,360 | 11,550 | |
| 19-1011 | Animal Scientists | 72,930 | 2,320 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-1199 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 86,720 | 33,070 | |
| 19-1012 | Food Scientists and Technologists | 65,340 | 15,010 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1013 | Soil and Plant Scientists | 62,830 | 13,160 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1021 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | 91,640 | 29,110 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1022 | Microbiologists | 75,230 | 19,880 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1023 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 62,610 | 18,530 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1029 | Biological Scientists, All Other | 75,160 | 33,100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1031 | Conservation Scientists | 63,330 | 18,590 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1032 | Foresters | 59,000 | 9,220 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1041 | Epidemiologists | 73,040 | 5,350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1042 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 90,230 | 104,280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-1099 | Life Scientists, All Other | 76,900 | 8,550 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2011 | Astronomers | 110,440 | 1,750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2012 | Physicists | 117,040 | 17,340 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2021 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 88,140 | 10,800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2031 | Chemists | 77,740 | 87,560 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2032 | Materials Scientists | 91,160 | 7,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2041 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 70,770 | 87,380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 108,420 | 34,690 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2043 | Hydrologists | 79,260 | 6,540 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 19-2099 | Physical Scientists, All Other | 94,950 | 23,290 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
B. Technologist and technician occupations | Occupation code | 1.B | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 2.B | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 3.B | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 4.B | Annual mean wage | Employment |
| Total | Average annual wage for 1.B | 56,830 | 2,107,070 | Total | Average annual wage for 2.B | 45,280 | 81,930 | Total | Average annual wage for 3.B | 51,250 | 28,400 | Total | Average annual wage for 4.B | 45,200 | 2,994,670 | |
| 15-1131 | Computer Programmers | 80,930 | 312,340 | 19-4061 | Social Science Research Assistants | 41,430 | 26,830 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2011 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 59,460 | 162,630 | |
| 15-1151 | Computer User Support Specialists | 50,450 | 541,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 40,240 | 157,080 | |
| 15-1152 | Computer Network Support Specialists | 64,160 | 165,100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2021 | Dental Hygienists | 71,530 | 192,330 | |
| 15-2091 | Mathematical Technicians | 60,260 | 1,080 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2031 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 53,990 | 51,010 | |
| 17-1021 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 62,540 | 11,290 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2032 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 67,170 | 58,250 | |
| 17-1022 | Surveyors | 59,570 | 41,360 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2033 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 71,970 | 20,020 | |
| 17-3011* | Architectural and Civil Drafters | 51,250 | 60,460 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 17-3011* | Architectural and Civil Drafters | 51,250 | 28,400 | 29-2034 | Radiologic Technologists | 56,760 | 194,000 | |
| 17-3012 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 60,350 | 29,600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2035 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 65,960 | 32,000 | |
| 17-3013 | Mechanical Drafters | 54,510 | 63,180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2041 | Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 34,870 | 237,660 | |
| 17-3019 | Drafters, All Other | 50,930 | 14,820 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2051 | Dietetic Technicians | 28,580 | 26,420 | |
| 17-3021 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 62,540 | 10,540 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2052 | Pharmacy Technicians | 30,840 | 362,690 | |
| 17-3022 | Civil Engineering Technicians | 49,380 | 69,830 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2053 | Psychiatric Technicians | 33,470 | 66,760 | |
| 17-3023 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians | 58,770 | 141,150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2054 | Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 47,850 | 12,070 | |
| 17-3024 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 54,160 | 15,540 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2055 | Surgical Technologists | 44,420 | 97,930 | |
| 17-3025 | Environmental Engineering Technicians | 49,180 | 18,020 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2056 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 31,760 | 87,870 | |
| 17-3026 | Industrial Engineering Technicians | 54,170 | 68,520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 36,280 | 33,740 | |
| 17-3027 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 54,280 | 46,090 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2061 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 42,910 | 705,200 | |
| 17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 61,940 | 65,960 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 37,710 | 180,760 | |
| 17-3031 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 43,540 | 47,950 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2081 | Opticians, Dispensing | 35,710 | 68,390 | |
| 19-4011 | Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 37,010 | 19,390 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2091 | Orthotists and Prosthetists | 70,740 | 8,330 | |
| 19-4021 | Biological Technicians | 43,710 | 71,590 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2092 | Hearing Aid Specialists | 47,900 | 5,170 | |
| 19-4031 | Chemical Technicians | 46,590 | 63,880 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-2099 | Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 44,960 | 88,990 | |
| 19-4041 | Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 58,780 | 15,190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-9011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 69,050 | 62,830 | |
| 19-4051 | Nuclear Technicians | 73,450 | 6,930 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-9012 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 50,390 | 13,660 | |
| 19-4091 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 45,470 | 34,510 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-9091 | Athletic Trainers | 44,720 | 22,340 | |
| 19-4092 | Forensic Science Technicians | 57,340 | 13,430 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-9092 | Genetic Counselors | 62,800 | 1,980 | |
| 19-4093 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | 37,720 | 29,740 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29-9099 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 55,210 | 44,560 | |
| 19-4099* | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 47,150 | 128,330 | 19-4099* | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 47,150 | 55,100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
C. Postsecondary teaching occupations | Occupation code | 1.C | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 2.C | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 3.C | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 4.C | Annual mean wage | Employment |
| Total | Average annual wage for 1.C | 85,560 | 237,750 | Total | Average annual wage for 2.C | 80,500 | 119,940 | Total | Average annual wage for 3.C | 80,180 | 7,340 | Total | Average annual wage for 4.C | 96,760 | 220,120 | |
| 25-1021 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 80,990 | 35,770 | 25-1061 | Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 83,190 | 5,920 | 25-1031 | Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 80,180 | 7,340 | 25-1071 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 105,880 | 163,850 | |
| 25-1022 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 74,210 | 53,970 | 25-1062 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 77,550 | 9,700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 25-1072 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 70,200 | 56,270 | |
| 25-1032 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 102,880 | 34,870 | 25-1063 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 100,490 | 13,600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 25-1041 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 86,710 | 10,120 | 25-1064 | Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 73,980 | 4,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 25-1042 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 87,080 | 50,230 | 25-1065 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 84,110 | 17,660 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 25-1043 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 82,620 | 2,140 | 25-1066 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 76,060 | 40,380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 25-1051 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 90,830 | 10,690 | 25-1067 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 74,470 | 17,200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 25-1052 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 83,330 | 20,820 | 25-1069 | Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 79,490 | 11,080 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 25-1053 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 87,450 | 5,130 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 25-1054 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 90,570 | 14,010 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
D. Managerial occupations | Occupation code | 1.D | Annual Mean Wage | Employment | Occupation code | 2.D | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 3.D | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 4.D | Annual mean wage | Employment |
| Total | Average annual wage for 1.D | 133,810 | 534,040 | -- | -- | -- | -- | Total | Average annual wage for 3.D | 136,540 | 20,370 | Total | Average annual wage for 4.D | 101,340 | 300,180 | |
| 11-3021 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 132,570 | 319,080 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 101,340 | 300,180 | |
| 11-9041* | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 136,540 | 163,060 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 11-9041* | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 136,540 | 20,370 | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11-9121 | Natural Sciences Managers | 132,850 | 51,900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
E. Sales occupations | Occupation code | 1.E | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 2.E | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 3.E | Annual mean wage | Employment | Occupation code | 4.E | Annual mean wage | Employment |
| Total | Average annual wage for 1.E | 88,150 | 418,560 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 41-4011 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 85,610 | 352,830 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 41-9031 | Sales Engineers | 101,790 | 65,730 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
Totals for 1,2,3, and 4 | Total | Average annual wage and employment for group 1 | 83,750 | 8,075,270 | Total | Average annual wage and employment for group 2 | 70,880 | 436,460 | Total | Average annual wage and employment for group 3 | 80,770 | 156,650 | Total | Average annual wage and employment for group 4 | 76,290 | 8,276,100 |
Note: Occupations shown in the column headings are derived from the Standard Occpational Classification (SOC) system. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics program. | ||||||||||||||||
Last Modified Date: January 3, 2019