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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
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 20025$44.69/hr$29.50/hr$32.47/hr$44.02/hr$51.34/hr$60.74/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ManufacturingN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services30$43.16/hr
Education and Health Services70$36.25/hr
Public Administration220$39.66/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota 10$36.91/hr0.0%
Central Minnesota 10$31.11/hr0.0%
Southeast Minnesota 10$46.44/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 20$38.56/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 30$40.94/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 40$33.05/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 40$33.05/hr-2.6%
Northeast Minnesota 50$40.22/hr-3.1%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 60$33.05/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 200$44.02/hr10.6%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 210$43.16/hrN/A
Minnesota 330$40.77/hr6.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other N/AN/AN/A
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 5,660$48.41/hr12.1%
Natural Sciences Managers 1,120$65.63/hr6.7%


  • 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.