DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Excludes "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4071), "Occupational Health and Safety Specialists" (19-5011), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).

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	1,800	81	$37.75/hr	$0.72/hr	$24.27/hr	$28.91/hr	$36.18/hr	$44.13/hr	$50.24/hr
U S	84,290	1,517	$37.86/hr	$0.30/hr	$20.79/hr	$26.28/hr	$34.67/hr	$46.21/hr	$60.60/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Public Administration 920 $35.63/hr Professional and Business Services 750 $37.28/hr Trade, Transportation and Utilities 20 $42.47/hr

Other Regional Data For Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2020 - 2030 Minnesota 1,800 $36.18/hr 5.2% Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,400 $37.70/hr N/A Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,370 $37.90/hr 5.2% Northwest Minnesota 170 $29.98/hr 7.8% Northwest Balance of State 160 $29.83/hr N/A Central Minnesota 130 $34.33/hr 4.2% Duluth MN-WI MSA 90 $33.12/hr N/A Southwest Minnesota 90 $31.27/hr N/A Northeast Minnesota 80 $33.12/hr N/A Southwest Balance of State 60 $31.02/hr N/A Southeast Minnesota 50 $34.36/hr N/A Rochester MN MSA 30 $34.36/hr N/A St Cloud MN MSA 30 $34.05/hr N/A La Crosse WI-MN MSA 30 $28.35/hr N/A Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 30 $30.92/hr N/A Fargo ND-MN MSA 20 $34.47/hr N/A Northeast Balance of State 20 $30.94/hr N/A Southeast Balance of State 20 $35.95/hr N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/A N/A N/A

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Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change 2020 - 2030
Biochemists and Biophysicists	900	$34.81/hr	5.0%
Microbiologists	370	$32.17/hr	4.2%
Foresters	330	$30.99/hr	1.4%

• Plans and develops research models using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Determines data collection methods to be employed in research projects and surveys.
• Prepares graphs or charts from data samples and advises enforcement personnel on proper standards and regulations.
• Collects, identifies and analyzes data to assess sources of pollution, determine their effects, and establish standards.