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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other



All physical scientists not listed separately.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 600139$73.11/hr$35.00/hr$38.50/hr$81.48/hr$90.75/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing10$62.70/hr
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services450$82.34/hr
Education and Health Services70$38.16/hr
Public Administration30$56.99/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/A$67.50/hrN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-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
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota 10$37.68/hr11.8%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 10$37.68/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 540$82.34/hr6.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 540$82.34/hrN/A
Minnesota 600$81.48/hr6.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 70N/A3.1%
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 280$35.35/hr8.9%
Hydrologists 300$44.13/hr3.1%
Soil and Plant Scientists 640$33.29/hr4.5%


  • Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
  • Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
  • Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
  • Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
  • Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.
  • Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.
  • Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
  • Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.
  • Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.