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.
Bright Outlook
Education | Wages & Employment | Additional Information
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
| Median wages (2008) | $31.29 hourly, $65,080 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 32,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Faster than average (14% to 19%)
|
| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 16,100 |
| Top industries (2008) | Government (61% employed in this sector)
Educational Services (14%)
|
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- Biological scientists
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.