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Job outlook for product technology scientists in the United States
Are product technology scientist jobs in demand?
Product technology scientist job and salary trends over time
Product technology scientist jobs over time
Product technology scientist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 48 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 49 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 49 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 55 | 0.00% |
Average product technology scientist salary over time
Product technology scientist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,161 | $35.65 | +6.5% |
| 2024 | $69,638 | $33.48 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $65,932 | $31.70 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $64,276 | $30.90 | --0.5% |
| 2021 | $64,569 | $31.04 | --2.9% |
Product technology scientist jobs by state
Most common states for product technology scientists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 287 | 46% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 489 | 36% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,709 | 32% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 274 | 32% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 229 | 30% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,700 | 28% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,567 | 28% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 163 | 28% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,532 | 27% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 190 | 26% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,416 | 24% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,357 | 23% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 429 | 22% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 214 | 22% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,679 | 21% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,456 | 21% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 419 | 20% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,994 | 19% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 560 | 19% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 254 | 19% |
Most common cities for product technology scientists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thousand Oaks | 1 | 1% | $91,114 |
| 2 | Topeka | 1 | 1% | $66,658 |
Product Technology Scientist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of product technology scientist experts
Quinnipiac University
Doverspike Consulting/HR LItehouse
Tiffin University
Lisa Cuchara Ph.D.
Professor of Biomedical SciencesQuinnipiac University
Microbiological Sciences And Immunology
What Product Technology Scientist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Lisa Cuchara Ph.D.: The first and foremost would be Critical Thinking. We live in a world where facts can be easily acquired, sometimes even by asking Siri/Alexa/ChatGPT/Google/etc. But critical thinking is timeless and priceless. I can ask anyone on the street what xyz is and they can look it up, but can they provide advice or interpret.
Also being a good steward towards science and being willing and able to communicate not just with peers as we are trained, but also with the public, the politicians, the board members. John Holdren*, stated that Scientists should be tithing at least 10 percent of their time to public service ... including activism. In the ever growing science denialism that is happening in our country being able to communicate science with the public is important. As Peter Hotaz states, "Anti-science propaganda is "killing Americans in unprecedented numbers,""
*Holdren is an American scientist who served as the senior advisor to President Barack Obama on science and technology issues through his roles as assistant to the president for science and technology, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and a Research Professor in Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government
What type of skills will young Product Technology Scientists need?
Dennis Doverspike Ph.D.: Seemingly a paradox, there will continue to be a need for very general, but highly fungible, skills and demand for too specialized skills, requiring advanced education. Coding, statistics, and data analysis related skills will remain a hot growth area. The aging of the baby boomers will create demand for medical and healthcare-related regions, especially nursing, nursing aides, and emergency services. Despite the automation of many people facing jobs, there will continue to be a demand for interpersonal and people skills, including various types of sales. The switch to remote work, due to COVID, will create a substantial future market to fill the leadership and managerial skills gap. In many areas of Technology and engineering, it is already challenging to find a combination of technical knowledge and people skills, and this demand will intensify.
Sami Mejri Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Science, Assistant Dean, Graduate ProgramsTiffin University
School of Arts & Sciences
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Product Technology Scientists to find work opportunities?
Sami Mejri Ph.D.: With the rising cost of living, a college graduate's ideal first job may not be in their home state or favorite vacation town. According to Business Insider, MidWestern cities like Columbus-Ohio, Cincinnati-Ohio, Madison-Wisconsin, Milwaukee-Wisconsin, and Indianapolis-Indiana were some of the best geographical areas to live for college graduates. The cost of living in these Midwestern states remains relatively lower than coastal areas, making these locations ideal for college graduates entering the workforce. However, college graduates with degrees in healthcare, computer science, and data analytics may not be limited to these geographical areas, given employers' incentives to these in-demand jobs.