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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment1,730
Mean wage$70.61
Entry wage$38.90
10th percentile wage$32.16
50th percentile wage$65.38
90th percentile wage$111.47
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services65037.5%
Management of Companies and Enterprises26015.4%
Chemical Manufacturing26015.1%
Hospitals402.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods30$96.36
Management of Companies and Enterprises260$87.91
Chemical Manufacturing260$65.38
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services650$65.16
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Practitioners who primarily provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs are included in Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners (29-1000).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $65.38$41.22 $24.16
2022$62.96+3.8%$39.69+3.8%$23.27
2021$60.16+4.7%$37.93+4.7%$22.23
2020$58.59+2.7%$36.94+2.7%$21.65
2019$57.40+2.1%$36.19+2.1%$21.21
2018$56.08+2.3%$35.36+2.3%$20.72
2017$54.89+2.2%$34.61+2.2%$20.28
2016$53.75+2.1%$33.89+2.1%$19.86
2015$52.73+1.9%$33.24+1.9%$19.48
2014$51.67+2.1%$32.57+2.1%$19.09
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $65.38 $25.76 $39.62
2022$62.96+3.8%$24.90+3.4%$38.06
2021$60.16+4.7%$23.56+5.7%$36.59
2020$58.59+2.7%$22.76+3.5%$35.83
2019$57.40+2.1%$22.11+2.9%$35.29
2018$56.08+2.3%$21.46+3.0%$34.62
2017$54.89+2.2%$20.85+2.9%$34.04
2016$53.75+2.1%$20.37+2.4%$33.38
2015$52.73+1.9%$19.85+2.6%$32.88
2014$51.67+2.1%$19.43+2.2%$32.24

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
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