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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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