MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGES FOR SELECTED STEM OCCUPATIONS

AEROSPACE ENGINEERS

Aerospace engineers design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles.

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

Agricultural engineers solve problems concerning power supplies, machine efficiency, the use of structures and facilities, pollution and environmental issues, and the storage and processing of agricultural products.

Bioengineers and biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

COMPUTER NETWORK ARCHITECTS

Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the use of fuel, drugs, food, and many other products.

Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.

Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly.

DRAFTERS

Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings.

SURVEYING AND MAPPING TECHNICIANS

WEB DEVELOPERS AND DIGITAL DESIGNERS

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.

Nuclear engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation.

Surveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps of the Earth’s surface.

Web developers create and maintain websites. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability.