PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC
& TECHNICAL SERVICES
AT A GLANCE
The professional, scientific, and technical services industry encompasses many different kinds of occupations that generally require a high level of training and expertise. Many of these roles are in legal, finance, computer systems, data analytics, marketing, or research. Workers in this field utilize their specialized knowledge within an organization or as part of a consulting service.
OPPORTUNITY IN PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL SERVICES
NOW
13,380
businesses in Seattle-King County
146,022
jobs in Seattle-King County
$118,822
average annual earnings
2028
21%
increase in professional, scientific & technical services job demand
64%
Security Analyst
38%
Computer & Information Research Scientist
30%
Financial Manager
20%
Mechanical Engineer
PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL SERVICES PROPERTIES
WORK AREAS
Legal
Research & testing lab
Architectural
Consulting
Advertising
Financial management
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Time management
Analytical
thinking
Problem solving & strategic planning
Communication
Leadership
Flexibility
POPULATION BASICS
PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL WORKERS BY AGE
2018
19-24 (5%)
25-34 (28%)
35-44 (27%)
45-54 (21%)
55-64 (13%)
65+ (5%)
14-18 (<1%)
PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL WORKERS BY EDUCATION
Less than HS (6%)
HS or equivalent (16%)
Some college or Associate's (26%)
Bachelor's or Advanced (52%)
2017
CAREER MAP
This map includes some of the most in-demand professional, scientific, and technical services jobs in Seattle-King County, including computer system design and law, but the industry has many other opportunities—from translation services to life sciences research. These occupations rely heavily on post-secondary education and years of experience to establish expertise in a given subject matter.
Construction
TRANSFER SKILLS BETWEEN
- Help Desk
- Receptionist
- Office & Information Clerk
- Janitor
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$18 - $36
Clinical Laboratory Tech
$17 - $34
LESS THAN ASSOCIATE'S OR SOME EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATE'S OR BACHELOR'S OR MODERATE EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED DEGREE OR SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE
START
ENTRY-LEVEL
(MAY REQUIRE CERTIFICATION)
Public Sector
ACCOUNTING, TAX PREP, BOOKKEEPING
& PAYROLL
Healthcare
Information Technology
Trade
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
DESIGN
SCIENTIFIC, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
LEGAL
SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Research Assistant
$16 - $25
Statistician
$31 - $56
Research Scientist
$36 - $53
Legal Secretary
$20 - $33
Paralegal & Legal Assistant
$21 - $37
Lawyer
$37 - $84
Architectural & Civil Drafter
$19 - $35
Construction & Building Inspector
$30 - $43
Civil Engineer
$31 - $50
Mechanical Engineer
$30 - $57
Architect
$25 - $43
Principal Architect
$67 - $83
Web Developer/ Designer
$28 - $55
Computer User Support Specialist
$18 - $33
Analyst (BI, Computer Systems)
$34 - $56
Security Analyst
$33 - $58
Software Development Engineer
$40 - $74
Computer & Information Systems Manager
$50 - $88
Computer & Information Research Scientist
$45 - $82
Office & Billing Clerk
$14 - $23
Tax Preparer
$13 - $23
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk
$16 - $24
Accountant & Auditor
$24 - $47
Financial Manager
$42 - $87
Range of hourly wages from entry-level to experienced (2018), Emsi
