12 Occupations where Interacting With Computers is a Key Activity

by Alex Garcia

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Interacting with computers, which involves using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information, is an activity that can be grouped under performing complex and technical activities. Other activities in this group include

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Documenting/Recording Information

The occupations where interacting with computers is a major activity are listed below.

Computer and information systems managers
Computer and information systems managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include analyzing data or information, coaching and developing others, coordinating the work and activities of others, developing and building teams, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, getting information, guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates, identifying objects, actions, and events, making decisions and solving problems, organizing, planning, and prioritizing work, provide consultation and advice to others, resolving conflicts and negotiating with others, thinking creatively and updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $115,780 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 16.9%

Multi-media artists and animators
Multi-media artists and animators create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include thinking creatively and updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $58,510 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 14.15%

Mathematicians
Mathematicians conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include analyzing data or information, getting information, interpreting the meaning of information for others, making decisions and solving problems, processing information, provide consultation and advice to others, thinking creatively and updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $99,380 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 22.48%

Astronomers
Astronomers observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include analyzing data or information, communicating with persons outside organization, developing objectives and strategies, documenting and recording information, getting information, identifying objects, actions, and events, interpreting the meaning of information for others, making decisions and solving problems, processing information, thinking creatively, training and teaching others and updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $87,260 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 16.03%

Computer hardware engineers
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. They may also supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. The other activity that is most likely to be carried out by occupation is updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $98,810 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 3.77%

Statisticians
Statisticians develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. They may also specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include analyzing data or information, communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates, organizing, planning, and prioritizing work, processing information and updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $72,830 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 13.07%

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines. The other activity that is most likely to be carried out by occupation is updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $37,280

Mathematical technicians
Mathematical technicians apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include analyzing data or information, communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates, getting information, identifying objects, actions, and events and processing information.
Median Annual Salary: $44,880 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 8.48%

Actuaries
Actuaries analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. They may also ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include analyzing data or information, communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates, evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, getting information, interpreting the meaning of information for others, making decisions and solving problems, organizing, planning, and prioritizing work, processing information, provide consultation and advice to others, thinking creatively and updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $87,650 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 21.37%

Audio and video equipment technicians
Audio and video equipment technicians set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. They may also also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems. The other activity that is most likely to be carried out by occupation is updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $40,540 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 12.62%

Financial examiners
Financial examiners enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. They may also examine, verify, or authenticate records. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include analyzing data or information, coaching and developing others, communicating with persons outside organization, communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates, developing objectives and strategies, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, getting information, guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates, identifying objects, actions, and events, interpreting the meaning of information for others, making decisions and solving problems, monitor processes, materials, or surroundings, organizing, planning, and prioritizing work, processing information, provide consultation and advice to others, resolving conflicts and negotiating with others, scheduling work and activities, thinking creatively, training and teaching others and updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $74,940 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 41.16%

Nuclear engineers
Nuclear engineers conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. Other activitess that are most likely to be carried out by this occupation include analyzing data or information, communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, getting information, identifying objects, actions, and events, making decisions and solving problems, organizing, planning, and prioritizing work, processing information, thinking creatively and updating and using relevant knowledge.
Median Annual Salary: $99,920 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 10.95%