Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other

Occupational Description:
All physical scientists not listed separately.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2024

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	670	159	$79.29/hr	$32.12/hr	$54.46/hr	$75.45/hr	$91.02/hr	>$100/hr

Leading Industries for Physical Scientists, All Other

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing	30	$63.33/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	N/A	N/A
Education and Health Services	20	$37.44/hr
Public Administration	20	$56.44/hr

Other Regional Data for Physical Scientists, All Other

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	10	$41.02/hr	11.8%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	10	$41.02/hr	N/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	630	$75.45/hr	6.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	640	$75.45/hr	N/A
Minnesota	670	$75.45/hr	6.4%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	100	N/A	3.1%
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	150	$33.64/hr	8.9%
Hydrologists	270	$40.94/hr	3.1%
Soil and Plant Scientists	390	$32.61/hr	4.5%

Task for Physical Scientists, All Other

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.