© Copyright 2006 by the Wyoming Department of Employment, Research & Planning
Vol. 43 No. 6
Most people do not realize how many occupations fall within the category of math and science occupations. When women, especially, think about selecting an occupation in math or science, they immediately think about nursing. However, a career in nursing is not for everyone. The good news is there are several occupations similar to nursing but which perform slightly different tasks. For instance, chiropractors, dental hygienists, optometrists, physician assistants, and respiratory therapists all use very similar sets of skills.
The most common math and science occupations in Wyoming are shown in Table 1. Bookkeeping, accounting, & auditing clerks make up the largest group, employing 5,070 people in the state. Registered nurses are second with 3,940 people. Electricians, accountants & auditors, civil engineers, and pharmacists are among the top 10.
The fastest growing math and science occupations are listed in Table 2. While these occupations may not be the largest right now, we expect them to become increasingly important over the next 10 years. Not surprisingly, information technology jobs are a significant part of the list. Network systems and data communications analysts are likely to grow the fastest, increasing from 250 jobs in 2004 to 422 jobs in 2014. That is a 68.8% increase in jobs. Home health aides are second with an expected 62.9% growth rate.
Table 3 displays the math and science occupations with the highest median annual wages. As you would expect, 10 of the top 13 are health care occupations. Surgeons top the list with an average salary of $186,114 per year. In addition to those with health care jobs, postsecondary educators and engineers are among the highest paid in Wyoming.
Whether you prefer calculus or biology, there are plenty of math and science occupations to choose from. For more information visit http://doe.state.wy.us/ANSWERS/.
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