Details Report for:
19-1029.00 - Biological Scientists, All Other
All biological scientists not listed separately.
This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.
19-1029.01 Bioinformatics Scientists
19-1029.02 Molecular and Cellular Biologists
19-1029.03 Geneticists
Education | Wages & Employment
Education
 Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
|---|---|
95   |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
| 5 |
Some college |
| 0 |
High school or less |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Category | Occupation Information |
|---|---|
| Median wages (2008) | $31.29 hourly, $65,080 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 29,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) | 7,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.