Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. Examples: Control System Computer Scientist; Computational Theory Scientist
Training Category: Doctoral / Prof | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing n n
2013 Average Wage: n/a 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods n n
2012 Estimated Employment: n 443 Electronics and Appliance Stores n n
2022 Projected Employment: n 511 Publishing Industries n n
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: n 524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities n n
Annual Openings: n Federal Government, ex. Postal Service n n
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. Examples: Applications Analyst; Data Processing Systems Analyst
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 11.9% 13.4%
2013 Average Wage: $40.10 6113 Colleges and Universities 5.7% 5.4%
2012 Estimated Employment: 2,470 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 5.6% 4.4%
2022 Projected Employment: 3,060 State Government, ex. Education and Hospitals 4.3% 4.0%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 23.9% 518 ISPs, Search Portals, & Data Processing n n
Annual Openings: 98 524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities n n
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. Examples: Computer Security Specialist; Internet Security Specialist; Network Security Analyst
Training Category: Bachelor | < 5 yrs | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities 30.3% 28.1%
2013 Average Wage: $46.19 5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 16.8% 21.5%
2012 Estimated Employment: 185 523 Financial Investment and Related Activities 14.1% 14.1%
2022 Projected Employment: 242 511 Publishing Industries n n
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 30.8% 522 Credit Intermediation & Related Activity n n
Annual Openings: 9 551 Management of Companies and Enterprises n n
Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. Examples: Applications Programmer; Systems Programmer
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 50.8% 55.4%
2013 Average Wage: $33.68 Self-Employed Workers 4.9% 4.9%
2012 Estimated Employment: 1,113 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 3.3% 2.7%
2022 Projected Employment: 1,286 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 3.3% 2.3%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 15.5% 5613 Employment Services 3.1% 3.0%
Annual Openings: 46 511 Publishing Industries n n
15-1111 Computer and Information Research Scientists
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15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts
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15-1122 Information Security Analysts
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Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers. Examples: Computer Applications Engineer; Database Developer; Software Applications Engineer
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 35.5% 41.9%
2013 Average Wage: $42.62 511 Publishing Industries 11.2% 11.7%
2012 Estimated Employment: 4,823 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 6.4% 4.3%
2022 Projected Employment: 6,168 333 Machinery Manufacturing n n
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 27.9% 425 Electronic Markets and Agents/Brokers n n
Annual Openings: 196 524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities n n
Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Examples: Computer Systems Software Architect; Software Systems Engineer
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 25.7% 21.8%
2013 Average Wage: $54.30 523 Financial Investment and Related Activities 11.4% 12.3%
2012 Estimated Employment: 1,526 5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 10.0% 13.5%
2022 Projected Employment: 1,706 443 Electronics and Appliance Stores 8.7% 8.2%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 11.8% 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 7.1% 6.9%
Annual Openings: 38 333 Machinery Manufacturing n n
Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content. Examples: Internet Developer; Intranet Developer; Web Designer
Training Category: Associate | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 32.0% 38.9%
2013 Average Wage: $26.33 Self-Employed Workers 21.7% 20.2%
2012 Estimated Employment: 992 6113 Colleges and Universities 8.9% 7.8%
2022 Projected Employment: 1,250 518 ISPs, Search Portals, & Data Processing 5.4% 4.9%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 26.0% 551 Management of Companies and Enterprises 5.3% 4.4%
Annual Openings: 42 511 Publishing Industries 4.2% 3.4%
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Examples: Database Management Systems Specialist; Database Security Administrator
Training Category: Bachelor | < 5 yrs | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities 16.9% 17.0%
2013 Average Wage: $38.62 5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 15.0% 19.5%
2012 Estimated Employment: 579 518 ISPs, Search Portals, & Data Processing 12.6% 11.9%
2022 Projected Employment: 688 523 Financial Investment and Related Activities 8.1% 7.9%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 18.8% 6113 Colleges and Universities 7.6% 6.7%
Annual Openings: 22 State Government, ex. Education and Hospitals 7.4% 6.3%
15-1132 Software Developers, Applications
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15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software
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15-1134 Web Developers
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Install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. Examples: Network Coordinator; Network Security Administrator
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 12.8% 15.9%
2013 Average Wage: $34.43 6113 Colleges and Universities 8.9% 7.8%
2012 Estimated Employment: 1,806 6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools 6.9% 5.8%
2022 Projected Employment: 2,038 551 Management of Companies and Enterprises 5.2% 4.3%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 12.8% 622 Hospitals 4.2% 5.2%
Annual Openings: 51 524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities n n
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Examples: Computer Network Engineer; Network Designer; Network Developer
Training Category: Bachelor | 5+ yrs | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 37.5% 42.7%
2013 Average Wage: $46.71 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing n n
2012 Estimated Employment: 291 511 Publishing Industries n n
2022 Projected Employment: 358 522 Credit Intermediation & Related Activity n n
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 23.0% 523 Financial Investment and Related Activities n n
Annual Openings: 12 524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities n n
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Training Category: Some college | none | Moderate OJT Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 12.7% 16.6%
2013 Average Wage: $23.93 511 Publishing Industries 10.2% 11.7%
2012 Estimated Employment: 2,469 6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools 8.9% 7.6%
2022 Projected Employment: 3,029 524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities 7.8% 7.5%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 22.7% 6113 Colleges and Universities 6.2% 5.5%
Annual Openings: 95 622 Hospitals 4.9% 5.7%
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Examples: Network Diagnostic Support Technician; Network Support Technician; Network Technician
Training Category: Associate | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
511 Publishing Industries 21.9% 26.2%
2013 Average Wage: $27.19 517 Telecommunications 14.9% 11.8%
2012 Estimated Employment: 543 443 Electronics and Appliance Stores 10.9% 9.4%
2022 Projected Employment: 583 5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 6.8% 8.8%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 7.4% 522 Credit Intermediation & Related Activity n n
Annual Openings: 12 524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities n n
15-1142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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15-1143 Computer Network Architects
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15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists
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All computer occupations not listed separately. Example: Computer Lab Technician
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services 23.7% 28.1%
2013 Average Wage: $37.21 Federal Government, ex. Postal Service 8.9% 6.9%
2012 Estimated Employment: 851 6113 Colleges and Universities 7.2% 6.6%
2022 Projected Employment: 1,008 622 Hospitals 6.7% 6.6%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 18.4% 511 Publishing Industries 5.1% 5.6%
Annual Openings: 29 519 Other Information Services n n
Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. Example: Actuarial Mathematician
Training Category: Bachelor | none | Long OJT Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities 100.0% 100.0%
2013 Average Wage: $51.74
2012 Estimated Employment: 53
2022 Projected Employment: 65
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 22.6%
Annual Openings: 3
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products.
Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. Examples: Method Consultant; Standards Analyst
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities 24.6% 22.8%
2013 Average Wage: $33.82 523 Financial Investment and Related Activities 17.1% 18.6%
2012 Estimated Employment: 187 551 Management of Companies and Enterprises 15.5% 14.8%
2022 Projected Employment: 237 5613 Employment Services 15.5% 17.7%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 26.7% State Government, ex. Education and Hospitals 5.9% 5.9%
Annual Openings: 9 5412 Accounting and Bookkeeping Services n n
Engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields, such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, economic statistics, or other fields. Include mathematical statisticians. Examples: Biometrician; Sampling Expert; Statistical Analyst
Training Category: Masters | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
524 Insurance Carriers & Related Activities 31.1% 27.9%
2013 Average Wage: $32.78 5419 Other Professional & Technical Services 24.3% 29.4%
2012 Estimated Employment: 103 6113 Colleges and Universities 11.7% 11.0%
2022 Projected Employment: 136 Federal Government, ex. Postal Service 6.8% 5.9%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 32.0% 523 Financial Investment and Related Activities n n
Annual Openings: 6 621 Ambulatory Health Care Services n n
15-1199 Computer Occupations, All Other
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15-2011 Actuaries
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15-2031 Operations Research Analysts
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All mathematical scientists not listed separately. Example: Harmonic Analyst
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
Self-Employed Workers n n
2013 Average Wage: n/a 5419 Other Professional & Technical Services n n
2012 Estimated Employment: n
2022 Projected Employment: n
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: n
Annual Openings: n
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. Examples: Architectural Designer; Building Consultant; Site Planner
Training Category: Bachelor | none | Intern / Res Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5413 Architectural and Engineering Services 70.3% 73.2%
2013 Average Wage: $39.09 Self-Employed Workers 21.2% 19.0%
2012 Estimated Employment: 283 236 Construction of Buildings n n
2022 Projected Employment: 343 238 Specialty Trade Contractors n n
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 21.2% 6113 Colleges and Universities n n
Annual Openings: 13 622 Hospitals n n
Plan and design land areas for such projects as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites. Examples: Environmental Planner; Land Planner; Landscape Designer
Training Category: Bachelor | none | Intern / Res Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5413 Architectural and Engineering Services 56.0% 58.1%
2013 Average Wage: n/a Self-Employed Workers 20.0% 19.4%
2012 Estimated Employment: 25 Federal Government, ex. Postal Service 4.0% 3.2%
2022 Projected Employment: 31 484 Truck Transportation n n
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 24.0% 5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings n n
Annual Openings: 2
Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. Examples: Field Map Editor; Mapper
Training Category: Bachelor | none | none Industry 2012 Share 2022 Share
5416 Management & Technical Consulting Services 34.4% 39.5%
2013 Average Wage: $21.95 5413 Architectural and Engineering Services 21.9% 23.5%
2012 Estimated Employment: 64 Local Government, ex. Education 14.1% 11.1%
2022 Projected Employment: 81 State Government, ex. Education and Hospitals 12.5% 11.1%
Growth Rate, 2012-2022: 26.6% 551 Management of Companies and Enterprises n n
Annual Openings: 3 721 Accommodation n n
15-2099 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
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17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
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17-1012 Landscape Architects
