2015-03-11-美国商务部-The_Importance_of_Data_Occupations_in_the_U.S._Economy_20页_723kb

Executive Summary

This report examines the significance of data occupations in the U.S. economy. Data-centric jobs are prevalent across various sectors, with employment in data occupations reaching about 10.3 million jobs (7.8% of total employment) in 2013, of which 1.6 million were government workers. These occupations, particularly in the private sector, offer higher-paying jobs ($40.30/hr average) and typically require at least a college degree. Data-intensive industries have experienced faster growth compared to the overall economy, contributing significantly to job creation and economic activity, especially along the East Coast and in states like Washington D.C., Virginia, and Massachusetts.