DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists

Occupational Description:
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020
 Percentiles
GeographyEmploymentEmp SE*MeanMean SE*10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 90069$38.42/hr$2.04/hr$22.36/hr$27.32/hr$34.81/hr$46.11/hr$58.63/hr
U S 31,3601,788$52.55/hr$2.68/hr$24.59/hr$32.32/hr$45.90/hr$64.22/hr$88.83/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.


Leading Industries for Biochemists and Biophysicists
IndustryOES EmploymentOES Median Wage
Manufacturing580$34.72/hr
Education and Health Services220$30.84/hr
Professional and Business Services100$53.51/hr
Other Regional Data For Biochemists and Biophysicists
Geography (click title for details)OESProjections
EmploymentMedian Wage% Change 2022 - 2032
Minnesota 900 $34.81/hr 9.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 860 $34.59/hr 10.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 860 $34.59/hr N/A
Southwest Balance of State N/A N/A N/A
Northeast Minnesota N/A N/A N/A
Northeast Balance of State N/A N/A N/A
Southeast Minnesota N/A N/A N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/A N/A N/A
Southwest Minnesota N/A N/A N/A
Northwest Minnesota N/A N/A N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/A N/A N/A
Rochester MN MSA N/A N/A N/A
Central Minnesota N/A N/A N/A
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OESProjections
EmploymentMedian Wage% Change 2022 - 2032
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health1,800$36.18/hr7.2%
Biological Technicians660$23.44/hr7.1%
Conservation Scientists630$30.49/hr4.6%
Microbiologists370$32.17/hr6.8%
Foresters330$30.99/hr3.2%
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers230$38.63/hr8.9%
Tasks for Biochemists and Biophysicists