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54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
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541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
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| Industry Group: |
5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services |
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| Industry: |
541710 - Physical, Engineering and Biological Research |
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| Industries designated as (NAICS 2002) are no longer included in the North American Industrial Classification System as of the 2007 revision. No data will be collected for them after 2006. |
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| 541710 - Physical, Engineering and Biological Research |
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Industry Description
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| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, biotechnology, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects. |
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Career Guide to Industries
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| The Physical, Engineering and Biological Research Industry is included in the Scientific Research and Development Services industry in the current edition of the "Career Guide to Industries" produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get more information about Scientific Research and Development Services in the BLS publication.
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Industry Employment Wages
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| Wages |
Year |
United States |
| Total Payroll Wages |
2006 |
$49,773,522,650 |
| 2007 |
$52,449,480,752 |
| 2008 |
$55,708,146,309 |
| Average Annual Wage |
2006 |
$72,086 |
| 2007 |
$75,721 |
| 2008 |
$73,256 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
2006 |
$1,387 |
| 2007 |
$1,456 |
| 2008 |
$1,409 |
Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
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National Employment Projections
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