DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	690	117	$30.32/hr	$0.52/hr	$19.34/hr	$23.62/hr	$30.91/hr	$35.81/hr	$40.96/hr
U S	19,250	424	$32.64/hr	$0.20/hr	$18.88/hr	$24.22/hr	$30.73/hr	$38.37/hr	$49.44/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Public Administration 540 $31.98/hr

Other Regional Data For Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2022 - 2032 Minnesota 690 $30.91/hr 4.0% Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 340 $25.93/hr N/A Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 300 $26.41/hr 4.3% Northwest Balance of State 140 $31.98/hr N/A Northwest Minnesota 140 $31.98/hr 4.2% Northeast Minnesota 90 $31.98/hr N/A Northeast Balance of State 60 $31.98/hr N/A Central Minnesota 50 $28.76/hr 3.9% Southwest Minnesota 50 $30.92/hr 4.3% Duluth MN-WI MSA 40 $31.97/hr N/A Southwest Balance of State 40 $31.44/hr N/A Fargo ND-MN MSA 10 $38.39/hr N/A La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/A N/A N/A Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/A N/A N/A Southeast Minnesota N/A N/A 7.3% St Cloud MN MSA N/A N/A N/A Rochester MN MSA N/A N/A N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/A N/A N/A Southeast Balance of State N/A N/A N/A

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• Studies origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories and diseases, development, genetics, and distribution of animals.
• Conducts experimental studies, using chemicals and various types of scientific equipment.
• Raises specimens for study and observation or for use in experiments.
• Prepares collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of species development or animal disease.
• Analyzes characteristics of animals to identify and classify animals.
• Collects and dissects animal specimens and examines specimens under microscope.
• Studies animals in their natural habitats, and assesses effects of environment on animals.