Career Profile
Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
General Information
All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.
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Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 84 openings per year are projected for Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other.
Employment Change
Employment for Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.72/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.28, while experienced workers are paid $27.96. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 524 Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 585.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other are Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Scientific Research and Development Services, and Employment Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other include Mathematics, Production and Processing, and Chemistry.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other is HS diploma or less. 42% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.