Medical Scientists in Alaska
Get the information you need to know about working as a Medical Scientist.
- Projected employment for Medical Scientists in Alaska is growing faster than average.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Medical Scientist Career?
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- General Biology
- General Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biophysics
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Cell/Cellular Biology & Histology
- Anatomy
- Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
- Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Human/Medical Genetics
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
- General Physiology
- Molecular Physiology
- Cell Physiology
- Endocrinology
- Reproductive Biology
- Cardiovascular Science
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
- Vision Science/Physiological Optics
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Oncology & Cancer Biology
- Aerospace Physiology & Medicine
- Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Pharmacology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Neuropharmacology
- Toxicology
- Molecular Toxicology
- Environmental Toxicology
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Other Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
- Biostatistics
- Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
- Epidemiology
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Medicine
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Neuroanatomy
- Neurobiology & Anatomy
- Neurobiology & Behavior
- Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology
- Gerontology
- Health Professions
- Medical Science
- Medical Scientist
- Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
How Many Medical Scientists Work in Alaska?
In Alaska, there were 40 people working as Medical Scientists in the year 2018.
The typical state has 1,115 Medical Scientists working in it, which means Alaska has fewer Medical Scientists than average.
Job Projections for Alaska
Jobs for Medical Scientists in this state are growing at a rate of 14.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.4%.
Alaska Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 10 annual Medical Scientists job openings in Alaska, and 80 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 12,100 annual jobs and 136,100 total jobs in 2026.
Top States for Medical Scientists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Medical Scientists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 26,080 | $99,100 |
Massachusetts | 13,430 | $84,070 |
New York | 9,500 | $78,900 |
Pennsylvania | 7,970 | $103,110 |
Washington | 5,570 | $78,680 |
Texas | 5,240 | $60,270 |
Maryland | 5,010 | $99,740 |
North Carolina | 4,500 | $88,690 |
Illinois | 3,510 | $75,990 |
Florida | 3,470 | $77,420 |
Ohio | 3,430 | $67,850 |
New Jersey | 2,960 | $128,210 |
Minnesota | 2,920 | $83,670 |
Michigan | 2,550 | $58,250 |
Missouri | 1,830 | $55,090 |
Virginia | 1,800 | $89,220 |
Oregon | 1,720 | $71,390 |
Georgia | 1,710 | $62,600 |
Indiana | 1,550 | $0 |
Arizona | 1,500 | $83,260 |
Below are the states where Medical Scientists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
New Jersey | $128,210 |
Connecticut | $111,840 |
Delaware | $110,750 |
Pennsylvania | $103,110 |
Maryland | $99,740 |
Nevada | $99,720 |
California | $99,100 |
Maine | $94,100 |
Rhode Island | $91,110 |
Virginia | $89,220 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.