1. STEM Careers Math and science skills are key to entering career paths in high-growth industries: Advanced Manufacturing Alternative Energy Biotechnology Health Care Information Technology

2. *STEM related careers will enjoy an 11.4% increase in positions from 2004-2014. *Non-STEM related careers will have a 4.5% increase in positions from 2004-2014. STEM Careers… Will grow faster than the average for all jobs

3. STEM Careers *STEM skills are required by 8 percent of all jobs in the region *The Finger Lakes Region currently employs 52,000 workers (114 job titles) in the STEM field

4. STEM Careers STEM Careers Pay More… STEM Occupations: $57,084 All Occupations $38,280 Stem occupations offer an earnings potential on average 60% more than non-STEM careers Almost 70% (68%) of workers employed in STEM occupations earn more than $50,000 per year

5. STEM Careers OccupationAverage Annual Wage Accountants & Auditors Architects Chemical Engineers Chemists Computer Programmers Cost Estimators Environmental Engineers Material Engineers Mechanical Engineering Technicians $55,500 $58,300 $77,200 $71,600 $60,900 $44,900 $68,100 $70,300 $42,400

6. To Explore STEM Careers Visit www.nycareerzone.org

9. For More Information Please Contact: Tammy Marino Associate Economist NYS Department of Labor Division of Research & Statistics (585) 258-8870 Tammy.marino@labor.state.ny.us