United States
US NAICS 54171|Statistics

Scientific Research & Development in the US - Employment (2021-2031)

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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Employment

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are employed in the Scientific Research & Development in the US in 2026?

There is 1,161,410 people employed in the Scientific Research & Development in the US as of 2026.

What is employment growth in the Scientific Research & Development in the US in 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.

Is employment in the Scientific Research & Development in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Scientific Research & Development in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

How many people does the average business in the Scientific Research & Development in the US employ?

The average Scientific Research & Development in the US business is 14.8 employees.

Are businesses in the Scientific Research & Development in the US adding employees?

The average business in the Scientific Research & Development in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

How productive are employees in the Scientific Research & Development in the US?

The revenue per employee for the average business in the Scientific Research & Development in the US has decreased in the last five years.

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