Periodic table of science, technology, engineering and math occupations

The periodic table of chemical elements, created by Dmitry Mendeleev in 1869, is one of the most important achievements in modern science. To celebrate this achievement, BLS has created our own periodic table! Instead of elements, we have used Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations. Workers in STEM occupations use science and mathematics to understand how the world works and to solve problems. Hover over an "element" or group to highlight that discipline.

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STEM group

Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Geosciences
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physics / Astronomy

Median annual wage, 2020Employment change, projected 2020-2030ExExample occupationTypical education needed for entry

$79k6.7%ChChemistsBachelor's $151k10.9%CmComputer and information systems managersBachelor's

$117k5.5%CnComputer network architectsBachelor's $90k8.1%PpPhysics teachers, postsecondaryDoctoral or professional

$80k7.9%CpChemistry teachers, postsecondaryDoctoral or professional $50k5.0%EtChemical techniciansAssociate's

$104k33.3%IsInformation security analystsBachelor's $120k4.5%AsAstronomersDoctoral or professional

$109k9.3%CeChemical engineersBachelor's $90k7.0%MeMechanical engineersBachelor's $54k1.8%CtCivil engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's $73k8.4%EnEnvironmental scientists and specialists, including healthBachelor's $47k10.6%PtES and protection technicians, including healthAssociate's $85k6.8%EpEnvironmental science teachers, postsecondaryDoctoral or professional $94k7.0%GeGeoscientists, except hydrologists and geographersBachelor's $130k8.8%PhPhysicistsDoctoral or professional

$66k10.0%SoSoil and plant scientistsBachelor's $84k4.6%MiMicrobiologistsBachelor's $75k29.6%EpEpidemiologistsMaster's $111k24.5%AcActuariesBachelor's $111k2.7%MaMathematiciansMaster's $92k35.4%SaStatisticiansMaster's $51k8.7%GtGeological and hydrologic techniciansAssociate's $84k5.6%HyHydrologistsBachelor's

The BLS would like to thank the Nebraska Department of Labor for the original idea for this table.

Science, technology, engineering and math occupations
STEM Group	2020 National Employment Matrix title	Employment change, projected 2020-30 (percent)	Median annual wage, 2020	Typical education needed for entry	OOH Web Address
Chemistry	Chemists	6.7	$79,300	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemists-and-materials-scientists.htm
Chemistry	Chemical technicians	5.0	$49,820	Associate's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemical-technicians.htm
Chemistry	Chemistry teachers, postsecondary	7.9	$80,400	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
Computer Science	Computer and information systems managers	10.9	$151,150	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm
Computer Science	Information security analysts	33.3	$103,590	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
Computer Science	Computer network architects	5.5	$116,780	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-network-architects.htm
Engineering	Chemical engineers	9.3	$108,540	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/chemical-engineers.htm
Engineering	Mechanical engineers	7.0	$90,160	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm
Engineering	Civil engineering technologists and technicians	1.8	$54,080	Associate's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineering-technicians.htm
Environmental Science	Environmental scientists and specialists, including health	8.4	$73,230	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm
Environmental Science	Environmental science and protection technicians, including health	10.6	$46,850	Associate's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-science-and-protection-technicians.htm
Environmental Science	Environmental science teachers, postsecondary	6.8	$84,740	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
Geoscience	Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers	7.0	$93,580	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm
Geoscience	Hydrologists	5.6	$84,040	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/hydrologists.htm
Geoscience	Geological and hydrologic technicians	8.7	$50,630	Associate's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geological-and-petroleum-technicians.htm
Life Sciences	Soil and plant scientists	10.0	$66,120	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm
Life Sciences	Microbiologists	4.6	$84,400	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htm
Life Sciences	Epidemiologists	29.6	$74,560	Master's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm
Mathematics	Actuaries	24.5	$111,030	Bachelor's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/actuaries.htm
Mathematics	Mathematicians	2.7	$110,860	Master's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm
Mathematics	Statisticians	35.4	$92,270	Master's degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm
Physics	Astronomers	4.5	$119,730	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm
Physics	Physicists	8.8	$129,850	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm
Physics	Physics teachers, postsecondary	8.1	$90,400	Doctoral or professional degree	https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm