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STEM Careers
Math and science skills are key to entering career paths in high-growth industries:
• Advanced Manufacturing• Alternative Energy• Biotechnology• Health Care• Information Technology
*STEM related careers will enjoy an 11.4% increase in positions from 2004-2014.
*Non-STEM related careers will have a 4.5% increase in positions from 2004-2014.
STEM Careers…Will grow faster than the average for all jobs
STEM Careers
*STEM skills are required by 8 percent of all jobs in the region
*The Finger Lakes Region currently employs 52,000 workers (114 job titles) in the STEM field
STEM Careers
STEM Careers Pay More…
STEM Occupations: $57,084All Occupations $38,280
• Stem occupations offer an earnings potential on average 60% more than non-STEM careers
• Almost 70% (68%) of workers employed in STEM occupations earn more than $50,000 per year
STEM CareersOccupation Average
Annual WageAccountants & Auditors
Architects
Chemical Engineers
Chemists
Computer Programmers
Cost Estimators
Environmental Engineers
Material Engineers
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
$55,500
$58,300
$77,200
$71,600
$60,900
$44,900
$68,100
$70,300
$42,400
For More Information
Please Contact:
Tammy MarinoAssociate Economist
NYS Department of LaborDivision of Research & Statistics
(585) [email protected]