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There are xx employees in the Scientific Research & Development industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry includes companies and organizations that are involved in physical, engineering or life sciences research and development (R&D). The industry only includes operators whose primary purpose is R&D and excludes players such as pharmaceutical or manufacturing companies that may undertake R&D to support their primary operations. Government entities are also excluded from this industry, though these entities may contract and fund the research this industry undertakes.
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There is 1,161,410 people employed in the Scientific Research & Development in the US as of 2026.
The number of people employed in the Scientific Research & Development in the US grew 5.8% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
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The average Scientific Research & Development in the US business is 14.8 employees.
The average business in the Scientific Research & Development in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Scientific Research & Development in the US has decreased in the last five years.