Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, biotechnology, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, nanotechnology, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects.
Top Careers in this Sector
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-0000
Management Occupations
11-0000
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-0000
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-0000
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-0000
Computer Occupations
15-1200
Life Scientists
19-1000
Engineers
17-2000
Business Operations Specialists
13-1000
Other Management Occupations
11-9000
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers
15-1250
Medical Scientists
19-1040
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
19-1042
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
19-4000
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Software Developers
15-1252
Operations Specialties Managers
11-3000
Biological Scientists
19-1020
Natural Sciences Managers
11-9120
Natural Sciences Managers
11-9121
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$125,374
Growth Rate
+5.16%
Active Roles
627