This indicator represents the percentage of computer and mathematical scientists in a state’s workforce. Computer and mathematical scientists are identified from standard occupational categories that include logisticians; computer and information research scientists; computer systems analysts; information security analysts; software developers; software quality assurance analysts and testers; Web developers; Web and digital interface designers; computer support specialists; database administrators and architects; network and computer systems administrators; computer network architects; operations research analysts; and other computer and mathematical science occupations. A high share of mathematical and computer scientists in a state’s workforce could indicate a strong technology sector.

Data on individuals in computer and mathematical occupations and total occupations come from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), the largest household survey in the United States, with a sample size of about 3.5 million addresses. The ACS collects information on an annual basis.

Data source: Census Bureau, special tabulations of the American Community Survey.