Details Report for:
19-1029.00 - 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. For more detailed occupations under this title, see below.
Bright Outlook
Wages & Employment | Additional Information
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2010) | $32.80 hourly, $68,220 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 2010 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.
- American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
, Suite 200, 1444 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: (202) 628-1500. Fax: (202) 628-1509.
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
, Education Dept., 1752 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20036-2804. Phone: (202) 737-3600.
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (301) 634-7000.