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Job outlook for scientist senior/quality assurances in the United States
Are scientist senior/quality assurance jobs in demand?
Scientist senior/quality assurance job and salary trends over time
Scientist senior/quality assurance jobs over time
Scientist senior/quality assurance job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 33 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 33 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 32 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 29 | 0.00% |
Average scientist senior/quality assurance salary over time
Scientist senior/quality assurance salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,111 | $42.84 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $86,462 | $41.57 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $82,586 | $39.70 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $79,938 | $38.43 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $78,418 | $37.70 | --2.1% |
Scientist senior/quality assurance jobs by state
Most common states for scientist senior/quality assurances
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 229 | 33% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,996 | 29% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 386 | 29% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,605 | 27% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 247 | 26% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,996 | 24% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 136 | 22% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,914 | 21% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 222 | 21% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,088 | 20% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 633 | 20% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 149 | 20% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,984 | 19% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,417 | 19% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 154 | 18% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 627 | 17% |
| 17 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,473 | 16% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,990 | 16% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 679 | 16% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 119 | 16% |
Scientist Senior/Quality Assurance job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of scientist senior/quality assurance experts
Quinnipiac University
Doverspike Consulting/HR LItehouse
Robert Morris University
Tiffin University
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts
Lisa Cuchara Ph.D.
Professor of Biomedical SciencesQuinnipiac University
Microbiological Sciences And Immunology
What Scientist Senior/Quality Assurance 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
How do you envision technology impacting Scientist Senior/Quality Assurances in the next 5 years?
Dennis Doverspike Ph.D.: Technology will have a considerable impact. Self-driving vehicles and the replacement of call-center employees with artificial agents will eliminate a large number of high paying, low skill jobs. COVID and Technology will continue to combine to shape how we work, whether we have to commute to work, how we do that, and how we educate ourselves and our children. This will then impact where we live, our cities, the way we fund governments, and the percentage of people in the workforce.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Scientist Senior/Quality Assurances to find work opportunities?
Dennis Doverspike Ph.D.: Not sure if this question meant geographic locations or industries. I will assume it means geographic areas. Both government and the health care industries will continue to grow, along with a decline in traditional manufacturing, so this will increase jobs around Washington, DC, state capitals, and large regional medical centers. It is harder to predict the impact of COVID and remote work on our cities, especially those located in high housing cost areas and on the coasts. Nevertheless, the movement to remote work and small education continues to expand, making it more and more accurate that choosing where to live will depend upon personal preferences. Thus, location will become less of a factor in work decisions and be driven more by family and leisure choices. One exception might be the aging of the baby boomers. If we see more and more Villages created, then those communities for older individuals will need service staff living in the area to provide personalized medical care, along with a range of recreational and entertainment options.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Scientist Senior/Quality Assurances in the next 5 years?
Paul Badger Ph.D.: The demand for skilled research scientists in the healthcare industry or related industries will almost certainly grow in the next five years. There is nearly always a need for entry-level positions, such as laboratory scientists or medical laboratory technicians. The recent increase in pressures placed on the health care sector will likely lead to more hiring as testing facilities, and analytical labs are expanded.
Sami Mejri Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Science, Assistant Dean, Graduate ProgramsTiffin University
School of Arts & Sciences
How do you envision technology impacting Scientist Senior/Quality Assurances in the next 5 years?
Sami Mejri Ph.D.: Technology and artificial intelligence will continue to change the workplace, so learning does not end with earning a college degree. According to a recently-published book by Joanne Soliday and Mark Lombardi, 30-to-40 million workers around the country require continuous education (CE) to remain gainfully employed. Though (CE) is not new, particularly in healthcare and education, the emphasis is on incorporating virtual spaces for collaboration and efficiency, both of which are critical to reducing operational costs and maximizing productivity. In the next five to ten years, employers will continue to infuse technology into their operations and expect employees (including recent graduates) to buy into and adapt to these changes.
What experience really stands out on Scientist Senior/Quality Assurance resumes?
Scott Johnson: Demonstrated ability to complete a project, such as a Senior thesis or research presented at a conference. Internships, direct research experience, significant computer skills (office software, GIS skills, programming in Matlab, python, R.), real experience working with instrumentation and technology, good math, and writing skills.
How do you envision technology impacting Scientist Senior/Quality Assurances in the next 5 years?
Min Yun: Astronomy is a technology-driven field, so training in astronomy will closely track the advances in the technology sector. The close connection between astronomy research and education, by the virtue, that the same people are leading both, means the astronomy education and training will reflect the broad technology trends. Many of the problems we are trying to solve in astronomy and astrophysics are often old but challenging problems. New and better tools can help to crack some of these really tough nuts, ,and new technology can provide the edge, or sometimes a completely transformative impact in our field, as in many others. Therefore the ability to recognize and adopt promising new technology is an important part of student training. Since technology is such an integral part of our field, I don't see any major changes in this trend over the next five years.