High-Tech Occupations
Projected Annual Openings
New York State 1998-2008

OCCUPATION Total*
Openings
Net**
Openings
 
Specialized computer scientists 2,020 870
Computer engineers 3,750 1,530
Computer support specialists 7,090 2,740
Systems analysts 8,850 3,380
Medical scientists 330 200
Biological scientists 920 440
Database administrators 1,210 440
Engineering, mathematical, natural sciences managers 2,890 1,020
Financial analysts, statistical 1,180 290
Surveying & mapping technicians 350 70
Civil engineering technicians 440 120
Architects, except landscaping & marine 680 310
Electrical & electronic engineers 1,140 610
Specialized life scientists 350 130
Civil engineers, including traffic 1,220 440
Biological, agricultural, food technicians 220 100
Specialized science technicians 450 200
Specialized physical scientists 280 140
Mechanical engineering technicians 540 120
Specialized engineers 2,480 950
Specialized engineering technicians 2,250 550
Computer programmers 4,400 2,090
Electrical & electronic technicians 1,570 430
Mechanical engineers 350 290
Actuaries 110 20
Industrial engineering technicians 180 30
Drafters 1,470 440
Computer programmer aides 360 160
Chemists, except biochemists 450 170
Chemical technicians, except health 210 70
Industrial engineers, except safety 400 70
Operations - research analysts 310 170
Surveying & mapping scientists 250 30
Statisticians 100 20
Chemical engineers 250 80
All High-tech Openings 49,050 18,720

* Total openings refers to job openings that may arise for any reason, including promotions and switching from one occupation to another.
** Net openings refers to of how many new workers are needed in the field each year.

These occupations comprise the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics definition of high tech workers.