Summary Report for:
19-1029.00 - Biological Scientists, All Other
All biological scientists not listed separately.
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19-1029.01 Bioinformatics Scientists
19-1029.02 Molecular and Cellular Biologists
19-1029.03 Geneticists
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $31.29 hourly, $65,080 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 29,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
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| Projected need (2006-2016) | 7,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
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"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.