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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 5012$38.84/hr$23.13/hr$31.11/hr$37.80/hr$43.35/hr$55.03/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing80$53.16/hr
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services340$38.16/hr
Education and Health Services40$33.53/hr
Public Administration230$41.02/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/A$46.57/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 20$39.35/hr4.3%
Southeast Minnesota 20$46.55/hr5.6%
Southwest Balance of State 20$39.35/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 30$39.35/hr0.0%
Northeast Balance of State 30$40.03/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 40$42.21/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 50$35.37/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 50$37.80/hr6.8%
Northwest Balance of State 50$38.79/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 60$34.88/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 70$41.02/hr4.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 520$41.43/hr8.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 520$41.43/hrN/A
Minnesota 740$40.84/hr6.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other N/AN/AN/A
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 5,600$50.09/hr11.3%
Natural Sciences Managers 1,400$66.29/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.