Best Paying Industries for Social Scientists and Related Workers
$92,900
National Median Salary
84
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $222,980 | +140.0% | 50 |
| 2 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $213,210 | +129.5% | 50 |
| 3 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $200,750 | +116.1% | 650 |
| 4 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $200,660 | +116.0% | 280 |
| 5 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $169,170 | +82.1% | 300 |
| 6 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $169,170 | +82.1% | 220 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $165,990 | +78.7% | 2,690 |
| 8 | Legal Services | $163,180 | +75.7% | — |
| 9 | Other Schools and Instruction | $153,900 | +65.7% | — |
| 10 | Software Publishers | $150,210 | +61.7% | — |
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