Best Paying Industries for Life Scientists
$90,500
National Median Salary
116
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services | $237,120 | +162.0% | — |
| 2 | Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $176,970 | +95.5% | 40 |
| 3 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $165,060 | +82.4% | 800 |
| 4 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $163,710 | +80.9% | 4,620 |
| 5 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $151,840 | +67.8% | — |
| 6 | Health and Personal Care Retailers | $148,500 | +64.1% | 70 |
| 7 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $138,650 | +53.2% | 100 |
| 8 | Outpatient Care Centers | $138,340 | +52.9% | 3,430 |
| 9 | Machinery Manufacturing | $133,390 | +47.4% | 150 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $132,540 | +46.5% | 7,410 |
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