DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
19-1041 Epidemiologists
Occupational Description:
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northwest Minnesota | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota | 240 | 5 | $36.07/hr | $1.05/hr | $25.25/hr | $28.85/hr | $35.62/hr | $42.68/hr | $49.21/hr |
| U S | 7,410 | 148 | $38.03/hr | $0.42/hr | $21.37/hr | $27.31/hr | $34.48/hr | $44.98/hr | $57.94/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Conservation Scientists | 110 | $35.34/hr | 2.5% |
| Veterinarians | 100 | $34.18/hr | 14.2% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 80 | $29.17/hr | 4.7% |
| Foresters | 70 | $30.91/hr | 1.5% |
| Podiatrists | 10 | $70.04/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Epidemiologists
- Plans and directs studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Investigates cause, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission of diseases or parasites.
- Analyzes data, applying statistical techniques and scientific knowledge, prepares reports, and presents findings.
- Plans methodological design of research study and arranges for data collection.
- Consults with and advises physicians, educators, researchers, and others regarding medical applications of sciences, such as physics, biology, and chemistry.
- Confers with health department, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and programs to improve public health.
- Teaches principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
- Supervises activities of clerical and statistical or laboratory personnel.
- Standardizes drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.
- Prepares and analyzes samples for toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure and properties.
- Examines organs, tissues, cell structures, or micro-organisms by systematic observation or using microscope.
- Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, or identification, diagnosing, and treatment procedures for medical application.
- Studies effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, or micro-organisms, or health and physiological processes of animals and humans.
