Atlanta area residents looking for occupations with high pay and excellent career opportunities live in one of the best areas in the nation to find such work, according to results of a recent study released by WalletHub, which found that STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—occupations offer exceptional career opportunities. Atlanta placed third in a ranking of 100 American cities compared for their STEM career opportunities, coming after top-ranked Austin, Texas, and second-ranked Seattle, Washington.
“STEM workers are in fierce demand,” the report states. “According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis, STEM professions are expected to grow 10.8 percent between 2022 and 2032, compared to 2.3 percent for all other occupations. In addition, the median annual STEM wage is $97,980, compared to $44,670 for all non-STEM occupations.”
The report states that Atlanta has one of the highest median wages for STEM jobs at more than $105,000 per year, after adjusting for the cost of living.
Each of the top-ranked metro areas for STEM professionals has its own strengths, the report states, noting that Atlanta’s high ranking in part was attributable to the several area institutions of higher learning that have highly respected programs in the sciences and mathematics, including Emory University, Oglethorpe University, and Agnes Scott College.
“If you haven’t gone through college yet, picking a university that offers robust STEM classes is key. Good schools may also help you connect with internships and employment opportunities once you graduate,” according to WalletHub, a personal finance website.
“Being in a city where STEM jobs are abundant can set people up for long-term success as they move between jobs without having to uproot their lives. At the same time, the availability of work-from-home jobs now allows people to do many STEM jobs from anywhere,” said WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe.
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