Biological Scientists, All Other
All biological scientists not listed separately.
- O*NET-SOC code
19-1029.00 - Preparation No Job Zone in O*NET
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$98,920
Employment, U.S.55,850
Median hourly wage$47.56
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,430 | $76,800 | $98,920 | $127,670 | $168,010 |
By state (50)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 340 | $87,260 | 0.44 |
| Alaska | 370 | $106,870 | 3.14 |
| Arizona | 760 | $90,290 | 0.65 |
| Arkansas | 360 | $76,400 | 0.78 |
| California | 11,880 | $113,530 | 1.82 |
| Colorado | 850 | $93,970 | 0.82 |
| Connecticut | 170 | $111,940 | 0.28 |
| Delaware | $113,400 | ||
| District of Columbia | 850 | $84,590 | 3.39 |
| Florida | 1,920 | $83,780 | 0.54 |
| Georgia | 1,230 | $96,820 | 0.70 |
| Hawaii | 370 | $95,600 | 1.63 |
| Idaho | 430 | $83,320 | 1.41 |
| Illinois | 1,300 | $82,640 | 0.59 |
| Indiana | 640 | $84,570 | 0.56 |
| Iowa | 550 | $82,720 | 0.98 |
| Kansas | 760 | $76,400 | 1.47 |
| Kentucky | 260 | $79,400 | 0.36 |
| Louisiana | 580 | $69,590 | 0.83 |
| Maine | 340 | $104,570 | 1.49 |
| Maryland | 4,970 | $121,680 | 5.01 |
| Massachusetts | 2,930 | $107,100 | 2.24 |
| Michigan | 860 | $81,540 | 0.54 |
| Minnesota | 750 | $76,400 | 0.71 |
| Mississippi | 320 | $91,170 | 0.76 |
| Missouri | 1,120 | $63,290 | 1.07 |
| Montana | 550 | $91,560 | 3.02 |
| Nebraska | 240 | $82,770 | 0.65 |
| Nevada | 410 | $74,210 | 0.74 |
| New Hampshire | 310 | $83,740 | 1.28 |
| New Jersey | 540 | $104,750 | 0.35 |
| New Mexico | 420 | $84,120 | 1.34 |
| New York | 2,520 | $104,120 | 0.72 |
| North Carolina | 2,780 | $100,070 | 1.56 |
| Ohio | 610 | $95,560 | 0.31 |
| Oklahoma | 300 | $79,950 | 0.49 |
| Oregon | 700 | $86,260 | 0.99 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,810 | $100,780 | 0.83 |
| Rhode Island | 100 | $101,750 | 0.56 |
| South Carolina | 240 | $91,560 | 0.29 |
| South Dakota | 170 | $73,920 | 1.03 |
| Tennessee | 420 | $80,500 | 0.35 |
| Texas | 2,480 | $80,870 | 0.49 |
| Utah | 590 | $93,250 | 0.95 |
| Vermont | 90 | $77,960 | 0.84 |
| Virginia | 1,650 | $96,030 | 1.11 |
| Washington | 2,620 | $108,110 | 2.05 |
| West Virginia | 230 | $84,590 | 0.91 |
| Wisconsin | 740 | $78,480 | 0.70 |
| Wyoming | 170 | $91,560 | 1.70 |
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 1,390 | 11.28 | $98,700 |
| Ames, IA | 160 | 8.21 | $82,720 |
| Missoula, MT | 130 | 5.21 | $82,140 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,720 | 5.08 | $114,920 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 4,280 | 5.01 | $138,160 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 140 | 4.96 | $59,050 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 140 | 3.61 | $70,870 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 1,960 | 3.54 | $108,350 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 210 | 3.44 | $98,800 |
| Madison, WI | 440 | 2.97 | $77,550 |