ANZSCO 3114

Science Technicians

Overview

EMPLOYED

20,900

PART-TIME SHARE

26%

FEMALE SHARE

46%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$1,638

MEDIAN AGE

43

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

400

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Summary

Science Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.

Tasks

  • Preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
  • Collecting information and samples
  • Conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
  • Presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
  • Performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements
  • Controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
  • Checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment
  • Participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
  • Preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes

ANZSCO Classification

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    Earnings and Hours

    Weekly Earnings (Before Tax)
    Source: Share of workers who work full-time hours: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Average full-time hours worked per week: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Median full-time earnings per week and Median hourly earnings: ABS, Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2023, customised report.
    Note: median earnings data have not been produced for some occupations where there is a high standard error, and are published with "N/A" values.
    Earnings and Hours Science Technicians All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 74% 70%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 43 hours 44 hours
    Median full-time earnings per week $1,638 $1,697
    Median hourly earnings $43 $43

    Industries

    Science Technicians work in industries like:

    Source: Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    22.8%

    Victoria

    22.5%

    Queensland

    17.5%

    South Australia

    10.2%

    Tasmania

    2.9%

    Northern Territory

    0.9%

    Australian Capital Territory

    1.4%

    Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Age and Gender Science Technicians All Occupations
    Median age 43 years 39 years
    Female share of employment 46% 48%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Science Technicians
    15–19 5.2 1.5
    20–24 9.1 9.8
    25–34 22.7 26.0
    35–44 22.3 21.4
    45–54 20.4 19.8
    55–59 8.8 9.7
    60–64 6.5 7.3
    65 and Over 4.9 4.5

    Education

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    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Science Technicians
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 13.4
    Bachelor degree 23.2 33.7
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 15.8
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 15.8
    Year 12 15.9 11.3
    Year 11 4.0 2.1
    Year 10 and below 9.7 4.2
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      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.