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From page 159... ... Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods 15-2031 Operations research analysts Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products. Read the entire page →
From page 160... ... Excludes biochemists and biophysicists 19-2021 Atmospheric and space Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air scientists stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology 19-2041 Environmental scientists and Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources specialists, including health of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Read the entire page →
From page 161... ... May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information 27-1014 Multi-media artists and Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic animators tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials 43-9111 Statistical assistants Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification, 2010 version, . Read the entire page →
From page 162... ... Private Federal Private Federal Occupation All Sectorsb Sector Government All Sectors Sector Government 15-1111 Computer and information research scientists 24,900 18,180 6,080 $103,150 $104,110 $102,070 15-1121 Computer systems analysts 495,800 442,120 660 $81,250 $82,800 $79,750 15-1131 Computer programmers 333,620 308,360 60 $74,900 $75,840 $88,790 15-1132 Software developers, applications 499,280 476,080 -- $90,410 $91,290 -- 15-1799 Computer occupations, all other 183,110 97,910 68,600 $79,790 $75,050 $90,480 15-2021 Mathematicians 2,830 1,420 1,020 $100,260 $103,080 $106,950 15-2031 Operations research analysts 62,210 50,070 4,670 $76,980 $77,250 $105,840 15-2041 Statisticians 22,830 13,530 4,650 $76,070 $77,730 $93,770 15-2091 Mathematical technicians 960 440 70 $49,170 $60,240 $34,030 15-2099 Mathematical science occupations, all other 1,290 870 210 $70,760 $78,590 $52,370 17-1021 Cartographers and photogrammetrists 11,670 7,280 670 $60,970 $61,790 $82,980 17-1022 Surveyors 43,950 38,680 480 $58,140 $56,860 $82,230 17-2011 Aerospace engineers 78,450 68,720 9,220 $99,000 $97,680 $110,780 17-2061 Computer hardware engineers 66,960 62,100 4,430 $101,600 $101,790 $102,200 17-2071 Electrical engineers 148,770 140,260 4,260 $87,770 $88,040 $89,410 17-2199 Engineers, all other 139,610 105,620 25,490 $91,770 $88,800 $108,690 17-3031 Surveying and mapping technicians 53,870 42,620 1,340 $40,370 $39,210 $47,350 19-2011 Astronomers 1,840 950 440 $93,340 $86,520 $132,010 19-2012 Physicists 16,860 11,680 3,210 $112,020 $117,050 $113,470 19-2021 Atmospheric and space scientists 8,640 4,210 3,010 $88,010 $83,250 $95,760 19-2041 Environmental scientists and specialists, 81,690 39,960 5,850 $67,810 $70,950 $95,680 including health 19-2042 Geoscientists, except hydrologists and 30,830 23,870 2,460 $93,380 $97,890 $95,580 geographers 19-2043 Hydrologists 6,910 3,390 2,000 $79,280 $82,070 $82,900 19-2099 Physical scientists, all other 24,690 11,650 8,460 $95,780 $100,030 $104,620 19-3041 Sociologists 3,710 2,400 -- $80,130 $84,350 -- 19-3051 Urban and regional planners 38,830 8,880 750 $66,020 $73,110 $88,740 19-3091 Anthropologists and archeologists 5,100 3,060 1,360 $58,040 $53,130 $71,940 19-3092 Geographers 1,300 340 770 $72,890 $72,200 $76,770 19-3093 Historians 3,320 1,140 760 $57,840 $58,080 $88,130 19-3094 Political scientists 4,470 1,360 2,610 $107,930 $109,990 $115,890 19-3099 Social scientists and related workers, all other 28,420 8,160 15,260 $77,890 $78,240 $83,170 19-4093 Forest and conservation technicians 32,290 1,060 25,070 $36,860 $37,420 $36,680 19-4099 Life, physical, and social science technicians, 55,360 32,840 7,660 $45,980 $46,430 $51,890 all other 25-4021 Librarians 148,240 30,020 1,720 $56,360 $55,040 $80,500 27-1014 Multi-media artists and animators 26,560 25,760 -- $63,440 $63,750 -- 43-9111 Statistical assistants 15,490 7,280 2,190 $37,090 $41,850 $34,340 TOTAL 2,704,660 2,092,270 215,490 a Estimates include workers who are paid a wage or salary. They do not include the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers, or unpaid family workers. Read the entire page →
From page 163... ... Occupation titles are based on the 2010 Census occupational classification system (and are consistent with the 2010 Standard Occupation Code system) Read the entire page →
From page 164... ... Citizens for NGA-Relevant Occupations Percent U.S. Citizens Occupation 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Computer scientists and systems analysts 89.6 90.0 89.3 89.9 89.9 Computer programmers 89.1 88.6 89.4 89.3 89.3 Computer software engineers 77.9 76.8 79.2 79.0 79.5 Miscellaneous mathematical science occupations, including mathematicians 85.8 86.2 85.7 87.1 87.6 and statisticians Operations research analysts 95.2 95.6 95.9 95.9 95.0 Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists 97.6 97.7 97.2 98.0 96.0 Aerospace engineers 94.6 94.8 96.5 96.3 96.9 Computer hardware engineers 78.4 87.0 86.5 85.4 88.4 Electrical and electronics engineers 88.9 90.3 90.5 90.6 90.6 Surveying and mapping technicians 98.3 97.2 98.3 97.7 97.1 Astronomers and physicists 91.3 85.2 84.1 83.4 85.9 Atmospheric and space scientists 90.6 99.1 98.9 95.7 95.0 Environmental scientists and geoscientists 95.4 95.5 94.8 95.6 95.1 Physical scientists, all other 78.4 77.0 78.5 76.2 76.3 Urban and regional planners 96.6 98.6 95.0 97.0 96.5 Miscellaneous social scientists, including sociologists 92.9 93.5 93.8 96.3 95.8 Miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technicians 93.0 92.4 92.5 92.5 93.4 Librarians 97.7 97.7 98.1 97.1 97.7 Artists and related workers 92.9 94.0 93.3 93.2 93.2 Statistical assistants 97.1 97.5 97.2 96.2 97.0 SOURCE: Data from the U.S. Read the entire page →

From page 159...

... Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods 15-2031 Operations research analysts Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products.

Read the entire page →

From page 160...

... Excludes biochemists and biophysicists 19-2021 Atmospheric and space Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air scientists stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology 19-2041 Environmental scientists and Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources specialists, including health of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population.

Read the entire page →

From page 161...

... May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information 27-1014 Multi-media artists and Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic animators tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials 43-9111 Statistical assistants Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification, 2010 version, .

Read the entire page →

From page 162...

... Private Federal Private Federal Occupation All Sectorsb Sector Government All Sectors Sector Government 15-1111 Computer and information research scientists 24,900 18,180 6,080 $103,150 $104,110 $102,070 15-1121 Computer systems analysts 495,800 442,120 660 $81,250 $82,800 $79,750 15-1131 Computer programmers 333,620 308,360 60 $74,900 $75,840 $88,790 15-1132 Software developers, applications 499,280 476,080 -- $90,410 $91,290 -- 15-1799 Computer occupations, all other 183,110 97,910 68,600 $79,790 $75,050 $90,480 15-2021 Mathematicians 2,830 1,420 1,020 $100,260 $103,080 $106,950 15-2031 Operations research analysts 62,210 50,070 4,670 $76,980 $77,250 $105,840 15-2041 Statisticians 22,830 13,530 4,650 $76,070 $77,730 $93,770 15-2091 Mathematical technicians 960 440 70 $49,170 $60,240 $34,030 15-2099 Mathematical science occupations, all other 1,290 870 210 $70,760 $78,590 $52,370 17-1021 Cartographers and photogrammetrists 11,670 7,280 670 $60,970 $61,790 $82,980 17-1022 Surveyors 43,950 38,680 480 $58,140 $56,860 $82,230 17-2011 Aerospace engineers 78,450 68,720 9,220 $99,000 $97,680 $110,780 17-2061 Computer hardware engineers 66,960 62,100 4,430 $101,600 $101,790 $102,200 17-2071 Electrical engineers 148,770 140,260 4,260 $87,770 $88,040 $89,410 17-2199 Engineers, all other 139,610 105,620 25,490 $91,770 $88,800 $108,690 17-3031 Surveying and mapping technicians 53,870 42,620 1,340 $40,370 $39,210 $47,350 19-2011 Astronomers 1,840 950 440 $93,340 $86,520 $132,010 19-2012 Physicists 16,860 11,680 3,210 $112,020 $117,050 $113,470 19-2021 Atmospheric and space scientists 8,640 4,210 3,010 $88,010 $83,250 $95,760 19-2041 Environmental scientists and specialists, 81,690 39,960 5,850 $67,810 $70,950 $95,680 including health 19-2042 Geoscientists, except hydrologists and 30,830 23,870 2,460 $93,380 $97,890 $95,580 geographers 19-2043 Hydrologists 6,910 3,390 2,000 $79,280 $82,070 $82,900 19-2099 Physical scientists, all other 24,690 11,650 8,460 $95,780 $100,030 $104,620 19-3041 Sociologists 3,710 2,400 -- $80,130 $84,350 -- 19-3051 Urban and regional planners 38,830 8,880 750 $66,020 $73,110 $88,740 19-3091 Anthropologists and archeologists 5,100 3,060 1,360 $58,040 $53,130 $71,940 19-3092 Geographers 1,300 340 770 $72,890 $72,200 $76,770 19-3093 Historians 3,320 1,140 760 $57,840 $58,080 $88,130 19-3094 Political scientists 4,470 1,360 2,610 $107,930 $109,990 $115,890 19-3099 Social scientists and related workers, all other 28,420 8,160 15,260 $77,890 $78,240 $83,170 19-4093 Forest and conservation technicians 32,290 1,060 25,070 $36,860 $37,420 $36,680 19-4099 Life, physical, and social science technicians, 55,360 32,840 7,660 $45,980 $46,430 $51,890 all other 25-4021 Librarians 148,240 30,020 1,720 $56,360 $55,040 $80,500 27-1014 Multi-media artists and animators 26,560 25,760 -- $63,440 $63,750 -- 43-9111 Statistical assistants 15,490 7,280 2,190 $37,090 $41,850 $34,340 TOTAL 2,704,660 2,092,270 215,490 a Estimates include workers who are paid a wage or salary. They do not include the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers, or unpaid family workers.

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From page 163...

... Occupation titles are based on the 2010 Census occupational classification system (and are consistent with the 2010 Standard Occupation Code system)

Read the entire page →

From page 164...

... Citizens for NGA-Relevant Occupations Percent U.S. Citizens Occupation 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Computer scientists and systems analysts 89.6 90.0 89.3 89.9 89.9 Computer programmers 89.1 88.6 89.4 89.3 89.3 Computer software engineers 77.9 76.8 79.2 79.0 79.5 Miscellaneous mathematical science occupations, including mathematicians 85.8 86.2 85.7 87.1 87.6 and statisticians Operations research analysts 95.2 95.6 95.9 95.9 95.0 Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists 97.6 97.7 97.2 98.0 96.0 Aerospace engineers 94.6 94.8 96.5 96.3 96.9 Computer hardware engineers 78.4 87.0 86.5 85.4 88.4 Electrical and electronics engineers 88.9 90.3 90.5 90.6 90.6 Surveying and mapping technicians 98.3 97.2 98.3 97.7 97.1 Astronomers and physicists 91.3 85.2 84.1 83.4 85.9 Atmospheric and space scientists 90.6 99.1 98.9 95.7 95.0 Environmental scientists and geoscientists 95.4 95.5 94.8 95.6 95.1 Physical scientists, all other 78.4 77.0 78.5 76.2 76.3 Urban and regional planners 96.6 98.6 95.0 97.0 96.5 Miscellaneous social scientists, including sociologists 92.9 93.5 93.8 96.3 95.8 Miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technicians 93.0 92.4 92.5 92.5 93.4 Librarians 97.7 97.7 98.1 97.1 97.7 Artists and related workers 92.9 94.0 93.3 93.2 93.2 Statistical assistants 97.1 97.5 97.2 96.2 97.0 SOURCE: Data from the U.S.

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Appendix D: Data on Occupations Pages 159-164

Appendix D: Data on Occupations
Pages 159-164