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
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 86061$38.14/hr$2.13/hr$22.31/hr$27.25/hr$34.59/hr$45.60/hr$58.08/hr
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
Other Regional Data For Biochemists and Biophysicists
Geography (click title for details)OESProjections
EmploymentMedian Wage% Change  - 
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 860 $34.59/hr N/A
EDR 5 - North Central N/A N/A N/A
EDR 7E- East Central N/A N/A N/A
EDR 6E- Southwest Central N/A N/A N/A
EDR 3 - Arrowhead N/A N/A N/A
EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley N/A N/A N/A
EDR 8 - Southwest N/A N/A N/A
EDR 2 - Headwaters N/A N/A N/A
EDR 10 - Southeast N/A N/A N/A
EDR 4 - West Central N/A N/A N/A
EDR 7W- Central N/A N/A N/A
EDR 9 - South Central N/A N/A N/A
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OESProjections
EmploymentMedian Wage% Change  - 
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health1,370$37.90/hrN/A
Biological Technicians490$25.31/hrN/A
Microbiologists310$34.35/hrN/A
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers190$38.43/hrN/A
Conservation Scientists140$31.60/hrN/A
Foresters110$32.60/hrN/A
Tasks for Biochemists and Biophysicists