Growing Industries in Southwest Minnesota: Scientific and Research and Development Services

Scientific Research & Development Services

This industry group comprises establishments engaged in conducting original investigation undertaken on a systematic basis to gain new knowledge (research) and/or the application of research findings or other scientific knowledge for the creation of new or significantly improved products or processes (experimental development). The industries within this industry group are defined on the basis of the domain of research; that is, on the scientific expertise of the establishment.

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Occupations in Demand for Scientific Research & Development Services

Computer Software Engineers	$61,157	360		24.1%	151	Bachelor's degree
Medical Scientists	$59,966	10	NA	22.3%	NA	Doctoral degree
Executive Secretaries & Admin. Assts.	$36,832	640		9.1%	308	Moderate on-the-job training
Biological & Chemical Technicians	$31,467	20		-4.2%	9	Associate degree
Chemists	$66,530	30		7.7%	13	Bachelor's degree
General & Operations Managers	$65,508	750		-4.1%	534	Bachelor's deg. + work exper.
Mechanical Engineers	$64,853	140		0.9%	51	Bachelor's degree
Business Operations Specialists	$41,516	1,280	NA	16.7%	703	Bachelor's degree
General Office Clerks	$23,690	1,560		7.6%	1,402	Short-term on-the-job training
Computer Support Specialists	$40,144	120		-1.0%	121	Associate degree
Secretaries, Exc. Legal, Medical & Exec.	$29,535	260		-1.6%	133	Moderate on-the-job training
Electrical Engineers	$69,332	50		7.3%	38	Bachelor's degree
Engineering Managers	$96,803	40		-5.1%	28	Bachelor's or higher degree
Industrial Engineers	$62,336	170		14.3%	102	Bachelor's degree
Natural Science Managers	$98,199	10		0.0%	8	Bachelor's or higher degree
Sales Representatives (Mfg. & Services)	$40,743	640		2.0%	369	Moderate on-the-job training
Electrical Engineering Technicians	$48,006	50		-6.2%	41	Associate degree
Accountants & Auditors	$49,898	490		7.9%	373	Bachelor's degree
Computer Programmers	$54,712	40		-6.9%	64	Bachelor's degree
Computer & Info. Systems Managers	$89,583	110		6.5%	45	Bachelor's deg. + work exper.
Computer Systems Analysts	$70,390	110		20.1%	83	Bachelor's or higher degree
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development 1st Quarter 2009 Median Salary Data from the Minnesota Salary Survey for Region 6W and Region 8 Current Demand Data from the Occupations in Demand Tool for Region 6W and Region 8 Projected Employment Data from the 2006-2016 Minnesota Employment Projections Program for Southwest Minnesota

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