Another look at high tech employment (ABSTRACT), Monthly Labor Review Online, July 1991

Another look at high tech employment

Paul Hadlock
Economist, Division of Occupational and Administrative Services, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daniel Hecker
Economist, Division of Occupational Outlook, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Joseph Gannon
Science Research Analyst, National Science Foundation

A novel definition of high technology yields some interesting statistics on employment, pay, and projected growth in this vital component of American industry. This article presents one method by which high technology industries can be identified and discusses employment in these industries.

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