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Selected occupations with information on job growth,
percent growth, and earnings potential (listed by percent of job growth):
| Occupation |
Employment
Levels
in 1996 |
Projected
Employment
Levels
in 2006 |
Job
Growth |
Percent
of Job
Growth |
Entry
Level
Hourly
Wage |
Entry Level
Weekly Wage
(based on
40 hr week) |
Entry
Level
Monthly
(based on
168 hrs) |
Estimated
Average
Annual
Wage |
| Telecommunications Analyst |
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A%
|
$18.07
|
$723
|
$3,036
|
$56,280
|
| Computer Scientists |
9,170
|
27,560
|
18,390
|
201%
|
$14.41
|
$576
|
$2,421
|
$54,590
|
| System Analysts |
42,360
|
85,430
|
43,070
|
102%
|
$18.07
|
$723
|
$3,036
|
$56,280
|
| Electrical Engineers |
62,470
|
91,130
|
28,660
|
46%
|
$24.29
|
$972
|
$4,081
|
$66,670
|
| Data Processing Equipment Repairers |
11,770
|
16,930
|
5,160
|
44%
|
$8.64
|
$346
|
$1,452
|
$32,390
|
| Drafters |
41,140
|
55,860
|
14,720
|
36%
|
$12.04
|
$482
|
$2,023
|
$37,880
|
| Chemical Engineers |
3,190
|
4,310
|
1,120
|
35%
|
$24.65
|
$986
|
$4,141
|
$66,670
|
| Nuclear Technicians |
450
|
600
|
150
|
33%
|
$10.12
|
$405
|
$1,700
|
$35,840
|
| Computer Programmers |
56,260
|
74,170
|
17,910
|
32%
|
$18.32
|
$733
|
$3,078
|
$60,720
|
| Mechanical Engineers |
21,790
|
28,360
|
6,570
|
30%
|
$19.06
|
$762
|
$3,202
|
$58,680
|
| Print Press Operators |
9,730
|
12,750
|
3,020
|
31%
|
$8.69
|
$348
|
$1,460
|
$30,910
|
| Civil Engineers |
26,750
|
34,070
|
7,320
|
27%
|
$21.67
|
$867
|
$3,641
|
$61,000
|
| Automotive Mechanics |
70,290
|
87,930
|
17,640
|
25%
|
$9.86
|
$394
|
$1,656
|
$33,310
|
| Bus and Truck Mechanics |
17,290
|
21,530
|
4,240
|
25%
|
$11.13
|
$445
|
$1,870
|
$34,700
|
| Carpenters |
67,550
|
83,660
|
16,110
|
24%
|
$11.15
|
$446
|
$1,873
|
$37,380
|
| Industrial Engineers |
12,070
|
14,630
|
2,560
|
21%
|
$20.13
|
$805
|
$3,382
|
$58,930
|
| Aircraft Mechanics |
17,290
|
20,910
|
3,620
|
21%
|
$14.86
|
$586
|
$2,463
|
$41,180
|
| Electrical, Electronic Engineering Technicians |
45,340
|
53,480
|
8,140
|
18%
|
$12.22
|
$489
|
$2,053
|
$41,260
|
| Aircraft Pilots, Flight Engineers |
10,490
|
12,380
|
1,890
|
18%
|
$N/A
|
$N/A
|
$N/A
|
$85,830
|
| Civil Engineering Technicians |
7,870
|
9,220
|
1,350
|
17%
|
$14.96
|
$598
|
$2,513
|
$45,280
|
| Traffic Technicians |
930
|
1,080
|
150
|
16%
|
$18.76
|
$750
|
$3,152
|
$45,960
|
| Industrial Engineering Technicians |
1,950
|
2,180
|
230
|
12%
|
$15.52
|
$621
|
$2,607
|
$47,480
|
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
5,830
|
6,480
|
660
|
11%
|
$14.02
|
$561
|
$2,355
|
$45,120
|
| Machinists |
42,040
|
46,600
|
4,560
|
11%
|
$8.97
|
$359
|
$1,507
|
$31,530
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Engineering Technology Occupations and Education Levels:
| HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA |
1-2 YEARS
POST-SECONDARY |
4-YEARS OR MORE
POST-SECONDARY |
Assembler
Building Inspector
Carpenter Assistant
Cell Tester
Chief Operator
Electrical Engineering Aide
Electrician
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Heating/AC Installer
Industrial Production Manager
Junior Draftsperson
Mechanical Engineering Aide
Machine Operator
Maintenance Supervisor
Power Plant Supervisor
Printing/Graphics Specialist
Processing Operator
Specialized Parts Rep.
Truck Driver
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Aerospace Engineering Technician
Aerospace Technician
Air Analyst
Aircraft Mechanic
Airplane Pilot
Automobile Researcher
Automotive Service Manager
Bio-Engineering Technician
CAD Technician
Computer Aided Designer
Drafter
Electronic Technician
Nuclear Power Technician
Researcher's Assistant
Satellite Communications Spec.
Surveyor's Assistant
Telecommunications Examiner
Test Equipment Mechanic
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Architect
Astronomer
Atmospheric Scientist
Audio/Visual Production Spec.
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Computer Programmer
Computer Software Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Physicist
Production Engineer
Traffic Analyst
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Information source: State of California, Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group.
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As we move into the "information age," the pressures of global competition are forcing all industries to increasingly use technology to improve productivity. Computers are electronic communications are improving the way we do business. Workers must have broad-based skills, be able to work in self-directed teams, communicate with customers or associates, handle computer related tasks, and be more actively involved in making business decisions. Being ready for new jobs means having a strong technical and academic background. There are a wide variety of exciting opportunities in industrial and engineering technology careers, and many of the best jobs in the future have not yet been invented!