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2000 OCCUPATIONAL WAGES-TENNESSEE METROPOLITIAN STATISTICAL (MSA) AND BALANCE OF STATE (BOS) AREAS

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Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Occupational title Occ. code Est. empl. Mean wage Entry wage 25th pct Median wage 75th pct
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS 19-0000   46,365 26,175 31,000 44,195 62,775
    22.30 12.60 14.90 21.25 30.20
Chemists 19-2031 20 50,555 15,575 20,235 52,925 71,530
    24.30 7.50 9.75 25.45 34.40
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 19-3031 70 35,775 30,090 31,475 34,775 40,005
    17.20 14.45 15.15 16.70 19.25
Conservation Scientists 19-1031 20 51,705 39,915 41,505 51,935 63,100
    24.85 19.20 19.95 24.95 30.35
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 19-2041 60 31,770 24,225 25,415 30,265 38,010
    15.25 11.65 12.20 14.55 18.30
Forest and Conservation Technicians 19-4093 30 24,480 17,630 19,185 24,180 28,860
    11.75 8.50 9.20 11.65 13.90
Foresters 19-1032 30 32,975 20,470 25,510 33,225 40,210
    15.85 9.85 12.25 15.95 19.35
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Most occupations have hourly wages displayed. Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2080 hours a year are not available. Annual wages are displayed for such jobs. Starting or entry wage is the mean (average) of the lower third of survey wages. Information on starting wage was not collected as part of the survey. Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Employment Security Division - Research and Statistics