Details Report for:
19-1029.99 - Biological Scientists, All Other
All biological scientists not listed separately.
"All Other" titles represent occupations with a wide range of characteristics which do not fit into one of the detailed O*NET-SOC occupations. O*NET data is not available for this type of title.
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.
This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Category | Occupation Information |
|---|---|
| Median wages (2007) | $30.45 hourly, $63,340 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 2007 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.
Sources of Additional Information
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- American Institute of Biological Sciences
, Suite 200, 1444 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: (202) 628-1500. Fax: (202) 628-1509.
- American Society for Microbiology
, Education Dept., 1752 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20036-2804. Phone: (202) 737-3600.
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (301) 634-7000.