Description of Indicator
This indicator shows the industries with the largest numbers of employees in the three STEM occupation categories.
Why is it important?
STEM-based industries facilitate the creation of new technologies, products, and services that stimulate economic activity.
How is the region performing?
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services had the highest number of STEM jobs as well as the highest percentage of its workforce in STEM occupations. It was followed by the Computer Systems Design and Related Services Industry and the Computing Infrastructure, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry.
| Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wayne County Employment in STEM-Focused Industries: 2023 | |||
| Industry | STEM Job Employment | Total Employment | Percent STEM Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 997 | 1,713 | 58% |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 817 | 1,450 | 56% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | 562 | 1,423 | 39% |
| Employment Services | 376 | 5,520 | 7% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 481 | 2,970 | 16% |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 345 | 1,384 | 25% |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 298 | 5,078 | 6% |
| Insurance Carriers | 263 | 2,162 | 12% |
| Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | 264 | 6,073 | 4% |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 240 | 3,225 | 7% |
| Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | 223 | 2,804 | 8% |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 53 | 1,177 | 5% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 193 | 3,797 | 5% |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 215 | 1,630 | 13% |
| Warehousing and Storage | 216 | 18,593 | 1% | Source: Chmura Economics |