Biological Scientists, All Other
Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Biological Scientists, All Other to increase by 4.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 59,600 to 62,400 jobs. Its estimate of 4,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($98,920), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
59,600
Projected employment (2034)
62,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,300
Pay & Preparation
$98,920
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Science (4.75/5) • Science (4.62/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.38/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.38/5) • Writing (4.25/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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