Research Job Types

Breed animals, including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, dogs, cats, or pet birds. Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require a knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree. Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" who may occasionally breed animals as part of their other caretaking duties. Exclude "Animal Scientists" whose primary function is research.

Hourly Wages: $8.42 - $25.99

Yearly Wages: $17,500.00 - $54,100.00

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Hourly Wages: $8.83 - $22.58

Yearly Wages: $18,400.00 - $47,000.00

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Hourly Wages: $15.34 - $41.52

Yearly Wages: $31,900.00 - $86,400.00

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Hourly Wages: $7.94 - $23.22

Yearly Wages: $16,500.00 - $48,300.00

Study the origin, development, and behavior of humans. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of existing people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

Hourly Wages: $14.97 - $40.74

Yearly Wages: $31,100.00 - $84,700.00

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

Hourly Wages: $38,800.00 - $109,500.00

Appraise real property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Hourly Wages: $12.07 - $42.27

Yearly Wages: $25,100.00 - $87,900.00

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Hourly Wages: $13.72 - $47.87

Yearly Wages: $28,500.00 - $99,600.00

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Hourly Wages: $19.35 - $54.32

Yearly Wages: $40,200.00 - $113,000.00

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

Hourly Wages: $13.31 - $31.28

Yearly Wages: $27,700.00 - $65,100.00

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

Hourly Wages: $41,100.00 - $107,000.00

Yearly Wages: $38,300.00 - $114,300.00

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Hourly Wages: $12.66 - $35.12

Yearly Wages: $26,300.00 - $73,000.00

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area (e.g., Latin America), an ethnic group, or any other group (e.g., women's studies, urban affairs). Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

Hourly Wages: $32,900.00 - $114,800.00

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches, and direct workers engaged in art work, layout design, and copy writing for visual communications media, such as magazines, books, newspapers, and packaging.

Hourly Wages: $19.04 - $69.41

Yearly Wages: $39,600.00 - $144,400.00

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

Hourly Wages: $30,300.00 - $99,300.00

Yearly Wages: $31,500.00 - $78,000.00

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Hourly Wages: $8.87 - $43.68

Yearly Wages: $18,400.00 - $90,900.00

Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.

Hourly Wages: $21.39 - $70.01

Yearly Wages: $44,500.00 - $145,600.00

Compete in athletic events.

Hourly Wages: $15,200.00 - $145,600.00

Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness.

Hourly Wages: $23,400.00 - $60,200.00

Yearly Wages: $18,700.00 - $48,700.00

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Include weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of a meteorologist.

Hourly Wages: $17.80 - $59.24

Yearly Wages: $37,000.00 - $123,200.00

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

Hourly Wages: $39,800.00 - $128,300.00

Yearly Wages: $36,000.00 - $97,500.00

Set up or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems. Exclude "Sound Engineering Technicians".

Hourly Wages: $9.83 - $29.98

Yearly Wages: $20,400.00 - $62,400.00

Prepare, plan, and operate audio-visual teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file audio-visual materials.

Hourly Wages: $10.70 - $32.79

Yearly Wages: $22,300.00 - $68,200.00

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

Hourly Wages: $18.46 - $45.84

Yearly Wages: $38,400.00 - $95,300.00

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. Exclude "Painters, Transportation Equipment" and "Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers".

Hourly Wages: $10.32 - $29.08

Yearly Wages: $21,500.00 - $60,500.00