DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Excludes “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4093), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2013

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	930	77	$31.54/hr	$0.70/hr	$21.23/hr	$25.32/hr	$31.00/hr	$36.46/hr	$42.80/hr
Minnesota	1,350	93	$31.31/hr	$0.78/hr	$20.80/hr	$24.36/hr	$29.29/hr	$35.97/hr	$42.78/hr
U S	84,240	1,179	$33.61/hr	$0.17/hr	$18.80/hr	$23.31/hr	$30.98/hr	$41.28/hr	$53.59/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Public Administration 490 $30.77/hr Professional and Business Services 310 $29.77/hr

Other Regional Data For Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2010 - 2020 Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 930 $31.00/hr 12.1% Northwest Minnesota 110 $24.34/hr 3.8% Central Minnesota 100 $28.55/hr 8.8% Southwest Minnesota 90 $29.07/hr 4.5% Northeast Minnesota 60 $28.71/hr 3.2% Southeast Minnesota 50 $27.09/hr 2.0%

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change 2010 - 2020
Biochemists and Biophysicists	560	$31.39/hr	38.5%
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	320	$20.33/hr	1.6%
Microbiologists	260	$33.07/hr	16.2%
Foresters	140	$31.22/hr	5.8%

• Plans and develops research models using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Determines data collection methods to be employed in research projects and surveys.
• Prepares graphs or charts from data samples and advises enforcement personnel on proper standards and regulations.
• Collects, identifies and analyzes data to assess sources of pollution, determine their effects, and establish standards.