Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Careers

Careers	Median Hourly Wage Median wage means the point at which half of all workers in the occupation earn less and half earn more. New employees are usually in the "earn less" half.	Current Demand Indicator  Current demand indicator shows how occupations compare in terms of possible openings in order from high to low.	Typical Education Required
Industrial Engineers	48.01 $48.01		Bachelor's degree
Mechanical Engineers	40.98 $40.98		Bachelor's degree
Industrial Engineering Technicians	31.23 $31.23		Associate's degree
Computer and Information Systems Managers	77.61 $77.61		Bachelor's degree
Electrical Engineers	50.09 $50.09		Bachelor's degree
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives of Technical or Scientific Products	40.65 $40.65		Bachelor's degree
Architectural and Engineering Managers	78.93 $78.93		Bachelor's degree
Civil Engineers	45.51 $45.51		Bachelor's degree
Sales Engineers	53.98 $53.98		Bachelor's degree
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians	32.53 $32.53		Associate's degree
Civil Engineering Technicians	34.54 $34.54		Associate's degree
Architectural and Civil Drafters	30.90 $30.90		Associate's degree
Operations Research Analysts	42.89 $42.89		Bachelor's degree
Medical Scientists	48.41 $48.41		Graduate degree (any type)
Mechanical Drafters	31.92 $31.92		Associate's degree
Environmental Scientists	40.14 $40.14		Bachelor's degree
Mechanical Engineering Technicians	33.25 $33.25		Associate's degree
Chemists	42.53 $42.53		Bachelor's degree
Electronics Engineers	47.98 $47.98		Bachelor's degree
Chemical Technicians	25.04 $25.04		High School or less
Conservation Scientists	36.36 $36.36		Bachelor's degree
Natural Sciences Managers	65.63 $65.63		Bachelor's degree
Environmental Engineers	44.84 $44.84		Bachelor's degree
Surveyors	36.71 $36.71		Bachelor's degree

Sources: 1. Department of Employment and Economic Development Occupational Employment Statistics (Median Hourly Wage), Occupations in Demand (Current Demand Indicator), Educational Requirements for Occupations (Typical Education Required).
2. Bureau of Labor Statistics STEM definition

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Women in STEM Careers

Although many STEM careers are male-dominated, some — such as accounting and health-related occupations — employ more women. And today, many traditionally male-dominated fields are actively recruiting women. Look for companies that make special efforts to diversify their workforce. Visit Women in STEM for more information and advice on this topic.