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All Other Financial Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$70,620

($33.95/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

291

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Statisticians

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$109,210

($52.51/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

4.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

232

Data Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$121,970

($58.64/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

720

Software Developers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$126,520

($60.83/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

6,273

Computer and Information Research Scientists

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$101,340

($48.72/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Actuaries

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$135,180

($64.99/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Operations Research Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$96,450

($46.37/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

232

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$97,700

($46.97/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

998

Financial Examiners

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,610

($40.20/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

227

Financial Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$139,150

($66.90/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,813

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,310

($47.27/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,430

All Other Computer Occupations

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$96,140

($46.22/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

688

Computer Systems Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,280

($47.73/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,301

Project Management Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$93,820

($45.11/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,523

Database Architects

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$123,950

($59.59/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

192

Financial Risk Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$106,440

($51.17/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

369

Financial and Investment Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$89,960

($43.25/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

989

All Other Managers

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$118,830

($57.13/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,608

Credit Analysts

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$93,290

($44.85/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

0.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

286

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

All Other Financial Specialists

$70,620($33.95/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Financial Specialists analyze financial information, like market trends or company spending, and develop financial strategies accordingly. This category includes all financial specialists not contained somewhere else.

Statisticians

$109,210 ($52.51/hr)

Master's degree

None

Statisticians analyze data and apply computational techniques to solve problems.

Data Scientists

$121,970 ($58.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Software Developers

$126,520 ($60.83/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Software Developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

$101,340 ($48.72/hr)

Master's degree

None

Computer and Information Research Scientists design innovative uses for new and existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, science, medicine, and other fields.

Actuaries

$135,180 ($64.99/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Actuaries analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty. They use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess the risk of potential events, and they help businesses and clients develop policies that minimize the cost of that risk. Actuaries' work is essential to the insurance industry.

Operations Research Analysts

$96,450 ($46.37/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Operations Research Analysts use mathematics and logic to help organizations make informed decisions and solve problems.

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

$97,700 ($46.97/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers design and execute software tests to identify problems and learn how the software works.

Financial Examiners

$83,610 ($40.20/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial Examiners ensure compliance with laws that govern institutions handling monetary transactions. They review balance sheets, evaluate the risk level of loans, and assess bank management.

Financial Managers

$139,150 ($66.90/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Financial Managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.

Management Analysts

$98,310 ($47.27/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management Analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

All Other Computer Occupations

$96,140 ($46.22/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

Computer Systems Analysts

$99,280 ($47.73/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Systems Analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.

Project Management Specialists

$93,820 ($45.11/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Project Management Specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, and other details of a project. They lead and guide the work of technical staff. Project management specialists also may serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Database Architects

$123,950 ($59.59/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Database Architects create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.

Financial Risk Specialists

$106,440 ($51.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial Risk Specialists analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

Financial and Investment Analysts

$89,960 ($43.25/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial and Investment Analysts conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

All Other Managers

$118,830 ($57.13/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

Credit Analysts

$93,290 ($44.85/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Credit Analysts analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. They prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

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