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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other



All biological scientists not listed separately.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 7014$34.39/hr$18.65/hr$24.34/hr$34.11/hr$42.44/hr$51.68/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing70$52.68/hr
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services450$34.96/hr
Education and Health Services150$29.86/hr
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/A$51.68/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 30$40.58/hr4.3%
Southeast Minnesota 30$42.39/hr5.6%
Southwest Balance of State 30$43.08/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 40$39.37/hr0.0%
Northwest Balance of State 50$36.23/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 60$29.75/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 60$42.44/hr4.1%
Northwest Minnesota 70$34.11/hr6.8%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 70$36.06/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 640$37.86/hr8.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 660$37.86/hrN/A
Minnesota 960$37.86/hr6.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other N/AN/AN/A
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 6,990$40.69/hr11.3%
Natural Sciences Managers 1,470$63.84/hr7.1%


  • Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
  • Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows.
  • Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.
  • Direct, coordinate, organize, or prioritize biological laboratory activities.
  • Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.
  • Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.
  • Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.
  • Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.
  • Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
  • Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.