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Job outlook for senior behavioral scientists in the United States
Are senior behavioral scientist jobs in demand?
Senior behavioral scientist job and salary trends over time
Senior behavioral scientist jobs over time
Senior behavioral scientist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 107 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 87 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 107 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 127 | 0.00% |
Average senior behavioral scientist salary over time
Senior behavioral scientist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,481 | $52.15 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | $104,661 | $50.32 | --4.5% |
| 2024 | $109,596 | $52.69 | +11.7% |
| 2023 | $98,148 | $47.19 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $93,257 | $44.84 | +7.0% |
Senior behavioral scientist jobs by state
Most common states for senior behavioral scientists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 899 | 15% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 134 | 14% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,067 | 13% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 169 | 13% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 102 | 12% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,009 | 11% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 70 | 11% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 136 | 10% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 100 | 10% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 79 | 10% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 72 | 10% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,129 | 9% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 586 | 9% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 95 | 9% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 50 | 9% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 846 | 8% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 282 | 8% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 161 | 8% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 948 | 7% |
| 20 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 199 | 7% |
Most common cities for senior behavioral scientists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $98,637 |
Senior Behavioral Scientist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior behavioral scientist experts
The College of New Jersey
Robert Morris University
Tiffin University
Janet Gray Ph.D.
Professor and Department ChairThe College of New Jersey
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Behavioral Scientist job market given the pandemic?
Janet Gray Ph.D.: Future trends in the job market will depend on some significant degree in public policy and funding changes following the 2020 elections. I would expect public health, health care, mental health, public policy, social work, social advocacy, and other social service forms to continue to be growing fields. The recent legalization of drugs for medicinal and recreational use in several states will open up new employment areas related not only to distribution but also to policy and social services, as addiction care replaces incarceration. STEM skills will be essential across employment sectors as people continue to depend on remote access for a wide range of needs and activities.
What are the best companies to work for a Senior Behavioral Scientist?
Paul Badger Ph.D.: Some of the best companies to work for are companies or industries with a long history of research and development in the general field of biology. Explicitly speaking, companies associated with the healthcare industry, life sciences, or environmental sciences usually hire graduates with degrees in science fields.
Those jobs are relatively secure with opportunities for advancement over the long term. Another occupation with potential for growth that traditionally hires biology graduates in the field of forensic science. The demand for qualified biology educators has been relatively steady over the years and offers another lot where biology graduates may find employment. Science is the driver for innovation in many areas, from technology to healthcare to agriculture, and design in these areas can lead to market growth and job creation.
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 Senior Behavioral 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.