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57 matching groups · National annual average payroll pay · Private employers

NAICS 541720 · 2025

Research and development in the social sciences and humanities

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$97,403

Average annual pay · 47 published state / DC records

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NAICS 5417 · 2025

Scientific research and development services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$185,550

Average annual pay · 49 published state / DC records

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NAICS 5414 · 2025

Specialized design services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$94,393

Average annual pay · 47 published state / DC records

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NAICS 541370 · 2025

Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$79,216

Average annual pay · 48 published state / DC records

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NAICS 541213 · 2025

Tax preparation services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$58,169

Average annual pay · 48 published state / DC records

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NAICS 541380 · 2025

Testing laboratories and services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$99,567

Average annual pay · 51 published state / DC records

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NAICS 541191 · 2025

Title abstract and settlement offices

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$78,775

Average annual pay · 48 published state / DC records

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NAICS 541930 · 2025

Translation and interpretation services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$61,628

Average annual pay · 51 published state / DC records

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NAICS 541940 · 2025

Veterinary services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

$60,165

Average annual pay · 51 published state / DC records

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These are average payroll wages for covered private-sector jobs in the industry, including full-time and part-time work. They are not a median, an occupation-specific salary, an individual offer or a total compensation package. Employer benefits are excluded; the wage definition can include bonuses and certain stock-option payments. The coverage is private establishments in the QCEW program; public-sector employers and many self-employed workers are outside this selection. Different job mixes and hours worked affect comparisons. Broad industry groups and their detailed subindustries overlap; their employment counts must not be added together.

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