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15-1299 Computer Occupations, All Other



All computer occupations not listed separately. Excludes “Computer and Information Systems Managers” (11-3021), “Computer Hardware Engineers” (17-2061), “Electrical and Electronics Engineers” (17-2070), “Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1021), “Special Effects Artists and Animators” (27-1014), “Graphic Designers” (27-1024), “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars” (29-9021), and “Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers” (49-2011).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southwest Minnesota 8011$44.09/hr$26.54/hr$31.57/hr$39.72/hr$54.74/hr$66.80/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction10$18.50/hr
Manufacturing310$50.80/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities240$43.68/hr
Information180$64.91/hr
Financial Activities840$66.54/hr
Professional and Business Services1,320$42.40/hr
Education and Health Services840$44.47/hr
Leisure and Hospitality10$46.64/hr
Other Services30$38.04/hr
Public Administration400$55.71/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 20$39.72/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 20$31.05/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 40$39.72/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 70$37.74/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 70$39.88/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 80$39.72/hr5.9%
St Cloud MN MSA 80$52.28/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 90$46.76/hr8.7%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 100$46.42/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 100$40.33/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 100$47.80/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 120$45.57/hr10.4%
Rochester MN MSA 120$52.54/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 170$44.55/hr8.0%
Southeast Minnesota 180$47.04/hr1.9%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 300$38.97/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,370$45.45/hr8.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,500$45.33/hrN/A
Minnesota 4,180$45.34/hr7.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Managers, All Other 4,160$74.60/hr3.1%
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 16,410$38.04/hr5.1%
Data Scientists 4,020$63.65/hr34.0%
Logisticians 3,450$40.24/hr19.6%
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21,280$42.78/hr13.8%
Database Architects 1,240$65.75/hr7.7%
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 2,850$25.47/hr-3.2%
Compliance Officers 6,140$42.00/hr5.9%
Information Security Analysts 2,680$64.60/hr28.0%
Computer Systems Analysts 11,330$52.56/hr7.3%


  • Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.
  • Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Perform risk assessments to develop response strategies.
  • Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
  • Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
  • Perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.
  • Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
  • Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.
  • Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
  • Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.


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