Computer and Information Scientists, Research


Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.


2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 160 35.67 21.04 42.98 74,190 43,760 89,400
St Louis MSA 100 36.93 23.93 43.43 76,810 49,780 90,330
Kansas City* 40 34.10 19.77 41.27 70,932 41,115 85,840
Ozark Region* 10 23.62 6.15 32.35 49,123 12,783 67,293
St. Louis County* 70 39.43 26.08 46.10 82,011 54,237 95,897

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 180 230 50 27.78 6 Caution
Kansas City MSA 110 140 30 27.27 4 Caution
St Louis MSA 100 120 20 20.00 3 Caution
Central Region* 20 20 .00 Caution

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This profession generally requires Doctor's degree in one of the following
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NEW)
Information Science/Studies
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Science
Medical Informatics (NEW)