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
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Management Occupations
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Computer and Mathematical Occupations
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Architecture and Engineering Occupations
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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Computer Occupations
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Life Scientists
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Engineers
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Business Operations Specialists
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Other Management Occupations
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Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers
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Medical Scientists
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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Software Developers
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Operations Specialties Managers
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Biological Scientists
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Natural Sciences Managers
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Natural Sciences Managers
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Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$125,374
Growth Rate
+5.16%
Active Roles
627