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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 670159$79.29/hr$32.12/hr$54.46/hr$75.45/hr$91.02/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing30$63.33/hr
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services20$37.44/hr
Public Administration20$56.44/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 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
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota 10$41.02/hr11.8%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 10$41.02/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 630$75.45/hr6.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 640$75.45/hrN/A
Minnesota 670$75.45/hr6.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 100N/A3.1%
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 150$33.64/hr8.9%
Hydrologists 270$40.94/hr3.1%
Soil and Plant Scientists 390$32.61/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.