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Occupation Description

Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

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Location	Pay Period	2008
		10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
United States	Hourly	$11.79	$14.49	$18.46	$23.71	$29.93
	Yearly	$24,500	$30,100	$38,400	$49,300	$62,300
Florida	Hourly	$10.36	$12.96	$16.55	$20.72	$23.96
	Yearly	$21,500	$27,000	$34,400	$43,100	$49,800

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• High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
• Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
• Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.

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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
State Data Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation