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Job outlook for senior scientific associates in the United States
Are senior scientific associate jobs in demand?
Yes, senior scientific associate jobs are in demand. Senior scientific associate demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Senior scientific associate job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of senior scientific associate jobs and the average senior scientific associate salary over time.
Senior scientific associate jobs over time
Senior scientific associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 427 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 439 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 442 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 448 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 447 | 0.00% |
Average senior scientific associate salary over time
Senior scientific associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,712 | $39.28 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $79,991 | $38.46 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | $79,228 | $38.09 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $77,013 | $37.03 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $75,983 | $36.53 | +3.5% |
Senior scientific associate jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of senior scientific associate job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where senior scientific associates earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for senior scientific associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 677 | 10% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 52 | 7% |
| 3 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 337 | 5% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 256 | 3% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 980 | 2% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 137 | 2% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 17 | 2% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 252 | 1% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 105 | 1% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 71 | 1% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 68 | 1% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 51 | 1% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 47 | 1% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 34 | 1% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 18 | 1% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 15 | 1% |
| 17 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 8 | 1% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 5 | 1% |
Most common cities for senior scientific associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $87,804 |