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Life Scientists, All Other

Role Overview

All life scientists not listed separately.

Recommended Majors

Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Ecology. Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. Behavioral Sciences. Natural Sciences. Nutrition Sciences. Geobiology. Behavioral Neuroscience. Rehabilitation Science.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$164,260
Massachusetts	$129,210
California	$128,750
North Carolina	$123,500
Alabama	$107,050
Oregon	$106,370
New Jersey	$104,500
Arizona	$103,460
Maryland	$99,320
Idaho	$97,020
Virginia	$96,970
Washington	$95,640
Texas	$82,430
Georgia	$79,180
New York	$75,900

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Median Annual Salary

$87,800

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.7%

Avg. annual openings

0.4k

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