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Job outlook for scientific consultants in the United States
Are scientific consultant jobs in demand?
Yes, scientific consultant jobs are in demand. Scientific consultant demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Scientific consultant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of scientific consultant jobs and the average scientific consultant salary over time.
Scientific consultant jobs over time
Scientific consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,225 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,327 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,413 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,441 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,506 | 0.00% |
Average scientific consultant salary over time
Scientific consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,034 | $39.44 | +6.9% |
| 2025 | $76,704 | $36.88 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $75,435 | $36.27 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $74,630 | $35.88 | --0.2% |
| 2022 | $74,772 | $35.95 | +3.7% |
Scientific consultant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of scientific consultant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where scientific consultants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for scientific consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 172 | 20% |
| 2 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 551 | 11% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 442 | 11% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 70 | 10% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 268 | 9% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 258 | 4% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 22 | 4% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 131 | 3% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 39 | 3% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 33 | 3% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 27 | 3% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 706 | 2% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 307 | 2% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 202 | 2% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 132 | 2% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 100 | 2% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 74 | 2% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 46 | 2% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 20 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 14 | 2% |
Most common cities for scientific consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garner | 1 | 3% | $91,677 |
| 2 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $119,459 |
| 3 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $72,752 |
| 4 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $100,718 |
| 5 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $73,340 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $113,518 |
| 7 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $118,983 |