Computers and math
Computer occupations, all other
All computer occupations not listed separately.
Median pay
$116,580
Growth to 2035
+5%
about as fast as average
Openings a year
27,000
Time to qualify*
Minimal
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Computer occupations, all other
$116,58010% earn under $55,940 · middle half $79,370–$157,500 · top 10% over $188,470
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- None
What the work is like
Computer occupations, all other
Dealing with the public
RarelyConstantly
Time pressure
RarelyConstantly
Freedom to make decisions
LittleA lot
Core tasks
Outlook and AI
Computer occupations, all other held 471,200 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 495,300 by 2035 (+5%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).