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Growth 2008-2019 (Filing Volume)Top Employers
Hiring This Role| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | 36 | $75,592 | $39,910 - $223,000 | 88.9% |
| GENENTECH | 33 | $123,821 | $72,000 - $232,550 | 93.9% |
| NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH,INC. | 31 | $104,225 | $68,000 - $156,000 | 100.0% |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | 25 | $73,741 | $39,416 - $140,000 | 88.0% |
| AMGEN INC. | 22 | $125,971 | $80,018 - $212,751 | 95.5% |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | 19 | $67,586 | $46,226 - $190,000 | 100.0% |
| NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | 19 | $105,503 | $57,720 - $180,000 | 84.2% |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY | 16 | $51,635 | $39,229 - $90,000 | 100.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH | 15 | $46,591 | $38,854 - $69,615 | 100.0% |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 15 | $85,298 | $66,000 - $168,000 | 100.0% |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 13 | $59,811 | $45,635 - $93,776 | 92.3% |
| ABBVIE INC. | 12 | $103,875 | $70,000 - $139,000 | 100.0% |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM | 10 | $157,368 | $40,310 - $407,300 | 100.0% |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | 9 | $46,564 | $39,000 - $65,540 | 100.0% |
| CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER | 9 | $59,408 | $38,314 - $125,000 | 88.9% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK | NY | 53 | $70,933 |
| CAMBRIDGE | MA | 37 | $101,799 |
| IOWA CITY | IA | 29 | $75,419 |
| SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 29 | $125,472 |
| LOS ANGELES | CA | 25 | $61,722 |
| ABBOTT PARK | IL | 23 | $74,414 |
| DETROIT | MI | 21 | $101,384 |
| THOUSAND OAKS | CA | 20 | $128,123 |
| BOSTON | MA | 19 | $89,088 |
| ANN ARBOR | MI | 18 | $68,691 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 121 | $61,532 | 93.4% |
| FY 2010 | 205 | $71,582 | 93.7% |
| FY 2011 | 146 | $82,462 | 90.4% |
| FY 2012 | 103 | $78,877 | 91.3% |
| FY 2013 | 110 | $73,630 | 87.3% |
| FY 2014 | 136 | $76,817 | 93.4% |
| FY 2015 | 83 | $83,272 | 90.4% |
| FY 2016 | 131 | $94,284 | 96.2% |
| FY 2017 | 90 | $104,372 | 95.6% |
| FY 2018 | 108 | $97,529 | 94.4% |
| FY 2019 | 68 | $104,652 | 92.6% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | 36 | $75,592 | 88.9% |
| GENENTECH | 33 | $123,821 | 93.9% |
| NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH,INC. | 31 | $104,225 | 100.0% |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | 25 | $73,741 | 88.0% |
| AMGEN INC. | 22 | $125,971 | 95.5% |