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Careers / Biological Technicians |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Biological Technicians |
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Biological technicians help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments.
Biological technicians typically work in laboratories. Most biological technicians work full time.
Biological technicians typically need a bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field. It is important for prospective biological technicians to gain laboratory experience while in school.
The median annual wage for biological technicians was $41,650 in May 2015.
Employment of biological technicians is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Continued growth in biotechnology and medical research is expected to increase demand for these workers.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for biological technicians.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of biological technicians with similar occupations.
Learn more about biological technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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Biological Technicians |
Scientific Research and Development Services |
24,410 |
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
18,750 |
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
8,570 |
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals |
6,340 |
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing |
4,760 |
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
2,860 |
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
2,340 |
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals |
1,780 |
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories |
1,470 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
1,220 |
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Interesting Fact |
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Of all professions in the U.S., journalists are credited with having the largest vocabulary with approximately 20,000 words (about twice the US adult average). |
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