Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Job Outlook

Employment of medical scientists, except epidemiologists is projected to grow +8.7% from 2024 to 2034. This is faster than the average for all occupations.

About 9,600 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $100,590 as of the latest data. About 156,300 people were employed in this role.