Industries with Fastest Medical Scientists Salary Growth
These industries raised Medical Scientists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
25
Industries with Growth
+58.2%
Highest Growth
+26.0%
Average Growth
12
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Medical Scientists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 25 Industries with Salary Growth
12 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $136,590 | $58,730 | -$77,860 | -57.0% |
| 2 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $76,690 | $46,870 | -$29,820 | -38.9% |
| 3 | Employment Services | $132,880 | $94,620 | -$38,260 | -28.8% |
| 4 | Temporary Help Services | $132,850 | $94,610 | -$38,240 | -28.8% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support Services | $129,580 | $94,620 | -$34,960 | -27.0% |
| 6 | Social Advocacy Organizations | $105,820 | $79,050 | -$26,770 | -25.3% |
| 7 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $117,820 | $92,210 | -$25,610 | -21.7% |
| 8 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $107,460 | $92,210 | -$15,250 | -14.2% |
| 9 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $114,360 | $99,220 | -$15,140 | -13.2% |
| 10 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $111,510 | $109,070 | -$2,440 | -2.2% |
| 11 | Chemical Manufacturing | $111,500 | $109,140 | -$2,360 | -2.1% |
| 12 | Offices of Physicians | $83,940 | $82,420 | -$1,520 | -1.8% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Medical Scientists in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.