Best Paying Industries for Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
$78,980
National Median Salary
306
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $200,660 | +154.1% | 350 |
| 2 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $182,690 | +131.3% | 700 |
| 3 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $169,170 | +114.2% | 240 |
| 4 | Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | $158,610 | +100.8% | 270 |
| 5 | Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $139,980 | +77.2% | 70 |
| 6 | Legal Services | $138,950 | +75.9% | 570 |
| 7 | Investigation and Security Services | $135,500 | +71.6% | 370 |
| 8 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $131,610 | +66.6% | 4,650 |
| 9 | Specialized Design Services | $127,260 | +61.1% | 50 |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $124,270 | +57.3% | 1,330 |
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