Career Outlook for Medical Scientists (not including Epidemiologists)
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The overall job outlook for Medical Scientist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 40.80 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 6.80 percent per year. Demand for Medical Scientists is expected to go up, with an expected 60,040 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 8.02 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Medical Scientists (not including Epidemiologists) in the following states
California | 24,260 |
Massachusetts | 8,180 |
New York | 6,670 |
Pennsylvania | 6,470 |
North Carolina | 5,480 |
Washington | 4,600 |
New Jersey | 4,180 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Medical Scientists (not including Epidemiologists)
Mississippi | 30 |
Puerto Rico | 50 |
Montana | 60 |
West Virginia | 80 |
South Dakota | 90 |
Maine | 100 |
Vermont | 100 |