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All Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,800

($31.64/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

367

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Education: Associate's degree

Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,090

($31.77/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

262

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$163,430

($78.57/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

415

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,960

($31.71/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

203

All Other Plant and System Operators

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$119,270

($57.34/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

621

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$61,280

($29.46/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

Food Scientists and Technologists

$64,200($30.87/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Food Scientists and Technologists use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles related to processing and deterioration of foods.

Chemical Engineers

$109,940 ($52.86/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Chemical Engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations.

Chemical Engineers

$109,940 ($52.86/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Chemists

$78,400 ($37.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Chemists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products, or knowledge.

Health and Safety Engineers

$94,070 ($45.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Health and Safety Engineers develop procedures and design systems to protect people from illness and injury and property from damage. They combine knowledge of engineering and of health and safety to make sure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and other products will not cause harm to people or damage to property.

Soil and Plant Scientists

$68,240 ($32.81/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Soil and Plant Scientists conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops, trees, shrubs, and nursery stock. They study the chemical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth.

Soil and Plant Scientists

$68,240 ($32.81/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Microbiologists

$82,170 ($39.51/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow, and interact with their environments.

Microbiologists

$82,170 ($39.51/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow, and interact with their environments.

$65,800 ($31.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Environmental Scientists and Specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policymakers, or work with industry to reduce waste.

$65,800 ($31.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

$65,800 ($31.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

All Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

$65,800 ($31.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

$66,090 ($31.77/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians support scientists and engineers in many facets of science. This category includes all life, physical, and social science technicians not contained somewhere else.

$163,430 ($78.57/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Architectural and Engineering Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.

$163,430 ($78.57/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Architectural and Engineering Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.

$163,430 ($78.57/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Architectural and Engineering Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.

$163,430 ($78.57/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Architectural and Engineering Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$163,430 ($78.57/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Architectural and Engineering Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.

$65,960 ($31.71/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians help engineers solve problems affecting manufacturing layout or production. They prepare machinery and equipment plans, design workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$65,960 ($31.71/hr)

Associate's degree

None

$119,270 ($57.34/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Industrial Production Managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct activities involved in creating a range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, and paper products.

$119,270 ($57.34/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more