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Industry Profile
    
Selected Criteria:
Area: United States Change Area
Industry Sector: 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Change Sector
Industry Subsector: 541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Change Subsector
Industry Group: 5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services Change Group
Industry: 541711 - Research and Development in Biotechnology Change Industry
This is a new or reclassified industry as of the 2007 revisions to the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). Data are not available for this industry prior to 2007.
541711 - Research and Development in Biotechnology
Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting biotechnology research and experimental development. Biotechnology research and experimental development involves the study of the use of microorganisms and cellular and biomolecular processes to develop or alter living or non-living materials. This research and development in biotechnology may result in development of new biotechnology processes or in prototypes of new or genetically-altered products that may be reproduced, utilized, or implemented by various industries.
Career Guide to Industries
The Research and Development in Biotechnology 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.
Industry Employment Trends

Trends Year United States
Number of Establishments 2006 N/A
2007 4,840
2008 5,333
Employment 2006 N/A
2007 135,424
2008 141,721
Numeric Change from Previous Year 2007 N/A
2008 6,297
Percent Change from Previous Year 2007 N/A
2008 4.6%

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions

Total Employment by Industry Sector

Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Industry Employment Wages

Wages Year United States
Total Payroll Wages 2006 N/A
2007 $13,830,941,434
2008 $14,912,520,416
Average Annual Wage 2006 N/A
2007 $51,066
2008 $53,444
Average Weekly Wage 2006 N/A
2007 $982
2008 $1,028

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions

Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
National Employment Projections

Location Estimated 2008 Projected 2018 Percent Change
United States 558,000 709,000 27%

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions
Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

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