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for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (19-4099) in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupational Description All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.
Employment Projections for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
2008
Employment		 2018
Employment
Change		 %
Change		 Projected
Annual
Growth
Openings		 Projected
Annual
Replacement
Openings		 Projected
Total
Annual
Openings
590 684 94 15.9% 9 27 37

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
10th
Percentile
Wage		 25th
Percentile
Wage		 50th
Percentile
Wage		 75th
Percentile
Wage		 90th
Percentile
Wage		 Avg
Hourly
Wage		 Avg
Annual
Wage
$13.58 $15.69 $19.28 $24.81 $30.68 $20.71 $43,092
Data Sources and Limitations
State of Oregon License Information for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other No statewide license is required for this occupation.


Current Job Openings for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are no openings for this occupation in the WIRED region.


Major Industries of Employment for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Industry NAICS Ownership 2008
Employment
Wholesale Trade 42 Private 18
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 424 Private 15
Professional and Technical Services 54 Private 247
Professional and Technical Services 541 Private 247
Architectural and Engineering Services 5413 Private 157
Management & Technical Consulting Svc 5416 Private 10
Scientific Research and Development Svc 5417 Private 62
Other Professional & Technical Services 5419 Private 18
Management of Companies and Enterprises 55 Private 10
Educational Services 61 Private 16
Educational Services 611 Private 16
Colleges and Universities 6113 Private 16
Health Care and Social Assistance 62 Private 28
Hospitals 622 Private 16
Educational Services 61 Local 145


Educational Requirements for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Workers typically need an Associate's degree to enter this occupation. Those with a Bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, moderate-term on-the-job training is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.
Skills for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
  • Apply Biological Theory
  • Apply Chemistry Theory
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Conduct Field Research
  • Conduct Laboratory Research
  • Conduct Quantitative Analysis
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Prepare Maps And Charts
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Understand Properties Of Gases And Liquids In Production, Processing And Manufacturing
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Materials Testing Procedures
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Physical Science Research Techniques
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Work As A Team Member


Schools and Training Providers for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

No providers were found for the above programs of training.


Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other No programs of training are associated with this occupation.


Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupation Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level Washington Applicants
None <1 Year 1-4 Years 5-9 Years 10+ Years
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 95 22 96 35 39 0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department


Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Environmental Science And Protection Technicians, Including Health 52%
Geological And Petroleum Technicians 49%
Forensic Science Technicians 48%
Chemical Technicians 40%
Life Scientists, All Other 40%
Biological Technicians 38%
Agricultural And Food Science Technicians 38%
Physical Scientists, All Other 35%
Forest And Conservation Technicians 34%
Biochemists And Biophysicists 33%
The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.