Career Paths in Biosciences and Biotechnology
A Career Path is a group of occupations within a career field. The pathways use industry-recognized credentials and are examples of how additional training or education can provide advancement opportunities.
The Biosciences industry focuses on about how living things work and interact with each other, and how to ask questions, make observations, and solve problems. Missouri has a strong presence in Plant and Agricultural Technology, Biomedicine, and Companion and Feed Animal Sciences. Industry wages averaged $82,482 in 2023, higher than the state average of $62,563 for private industries.
NOW
Require a High School Diploma and/or Short-term on-the-job training
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Helpers-Production Worker: $39,470 average
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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers & Samplers, Recordkeeping: $43,040
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Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers: $33,230
NEXT
Require Certificate, Credential, Associate Degree
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics: $58,880
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Chemical Technicians: $57,160
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Veterinary Technologists: $ 38,600
LATER
Require Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Degree
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Industrial Production Managers: $117,000
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Medical Scientists: $94,560
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Veterinarians: $104,380
Want to dive deeper with Missouri's figures about the Biosciences Career Pathway? Visit the MERIC website.
* Data produced by Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Funding provided by U.S. Department of Labors Employment and Training Administration.
