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 2023

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Northwest Minnesota

Leading Industries for Physical Scientists, All Other

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	N/A	$87.71/hr
Education and Health Services	30	$39.65/hr
Public Administration	20	$50.50/hr

Other Regional Data for Physical Scientists, All Other

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change -10-
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	N/A	$87.71/hr	N/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	30	$27.45/hr	N/A
Minnesota	580	N/A	N/A

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change -
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	40	$55.62/hr	N/A
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	160	$31.29/hr	5.2%
Hydrologists	300	$40.26/hr	-0.7%
Soil and Plant Scientists	490	$31.56/hr	2.1%

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.