DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
19-3094 Political Scientists
Occupational Description:
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. Excludes "Survey Researchers" (19-3022).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U S | 6,010 | 457 | $58.42/hr | $1.69/hr | $29.61/hr | $42.75/hr | $59.37/hr | $72.36/hr | $79.77/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 5,930 | $31.46/hr | -5.7% |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 1,600 | $26.42/hr | N/A |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1,390 | $37.72/hr | 4.6% |
| Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | N/A | $36.41/hr | 4.5% |
Tasks for Political Scientists
- Conducts research into political philosophy and theories of political systems, such as governmental institutions, public laws, and international law.
- Organizes and conducts public opinion surveys and interprets results.
- Analyzes and interprets results of studies, and prepares reports detailing findings, recommendations, or conclusions.
- Consults with government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, and political parties.
- Recommends programs and policies to institutions and organizations.
- Prepares reports detailing findings and conclusions.
