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

To Explore STEM Careers Visit

www.nycareerzone.org

For More Information

Please Contact:

Tammy MarinoAssociate Economist

NYS Department of LaborDivision of Research & Statistics

(585) 258-8870Tammy.marino@labor.state.ny.us