DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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).

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
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	N/A	0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
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.

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• 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.