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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage50.45
Entry wage31.26
10th percentile wage26.81
50th percentile wage49.18
90th percentile wage73.23
 Top Employing Industries
 Industry Employment  Percent 
Professional and Business Services
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 Industry Employment  Median Wage 
Professional and Business Services50.63
Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021)
Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational Group  Difference 
Current$50.45 $40.01  $10.44
2013$50.29+.3%$39.88 +.3%$10.41
2012$49.33+1.9%$39.12 +1.9%$10.21
2011$48.37+2.0%$38.36 +2.0%$10.01
2010$47.62+1.6%$37.76 +1.6%$9.85
2009$46.78+1.8%$37.10 +1.8%$9.68
2008$46.28+1.1%$36.70 +1.1%$9.58
2007$44.90+3.1%$35.61 +3.1%$9.29
2006$43.40+3.5%$34.42 +3.5%$8.98
2005$41.73+4.0%$33.10 +4.0%$8.64
YearThis OccupationCompared to All Occupations  Difference 
Current$50.45 $26.43  $24.03
2013$50.29+.3%$26.36 +.3%$23.93
2012$49.33+1.9%$25.83 +2.1%$23.50
2011$48.37+2.0%$25.38 +1.7%$22.98
2010$47.62+1.6%$24.99 +1.6%$22.63
2009$46.78+1.8%$24.57 +1.7%$22.22
2008$46.28+1.1%$24.23 +1.4%$22.05
2007$44.90+3.1%$23.61 +2.6%$21.29
2006$43.40+3.5%$22.86 +3.3%$20.54
2005$41.73+4.0%$22.15 +3.2%$19.58

Note:The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80 percent of workers earn between this wage range, 10 percent earn less while 10 percent earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2014
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