U.S. Job Outlook

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The job outlook for engineers continues to show a high demand for talent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), occupational predictions and worker characteristics in the engineering and computer occupations sector are expected to grow significantly over the next 10 years. To meet the demand for new engineers, engineering technologists, and computer scientists, our nation must promote these professions among underrepresented groups, including women and individuals from other minority racial and ethnic backgrounds. The tables below provide additional information regarding the job outlook of several engineering, engineering technologists and computer occupations. They illustrate growth projections and median annual wages in these occupations. These insights can equip women with the knowledge to navigate the future job market.

Engineering Occupations

Industrial engineering is among the occupations projected to experience the most growth, with an 12.2% growth rate in the next 10 years. This highlights the growing demand for experts skilled at optimizing processes and systems across various businesses. In contrast, nuclear engineering occupations are expected to experience a growth rate of -0.8% in the next 10 years, indicating a decline in these occupations over time.

Engineering Occupational projections, 2023—2033, and worker characteristics, 2023
Source: U.S. BLS. 2025. Employment Projections, Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023—2033, and worker characteristics, 2023 (Numbers in thousands)

Engineering Technologists and Technicians Occupations

Engineering technologists and technicians ($70,070) have a lower annual salary when compared to engineering ($106,070) or computer occupations ($105,990). Although these occupations earn less, they typically require less years of higher education (i.e. an associate’s degree).

 

Engineering Technologist and Technicians Occupational projections, 2023—2033, and worker characteristics, 2023
Source: U.S. BLS. 2025. Employment Projections, Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023—2033, and worker characteristics, 2023 (Numbers in thousands)

Computer Occupations

Most computer occupations are likely to experience rapid growth in job opportunities in the next 10 years. The increase is expected to result in over 350,000 job opportunities, demonstrating the critical role of software development in fostering technical innovation and digital transformation across industries. As of 2023, there were over 5 million computer occupations in the United States.

Computer Occupational projections, 2023—2033, and worker characteristics, 2023
Source: U.S. BLS. 2025. Employment Projections, Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023—2033, and worker characteristics, 2023 (Numbers in thousands)

 

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