Workforce Insights: Orange County Professional (SCI + Technical)
Our workforce insights provide a data-driven snapshot of current labor market conditions, helping employers and job seekers understand how economic trends, hiring demand, and compensation benchmarks intersect. Informed by regional market data and employer activity, these insights highlight key employment trends, in-demand roles, and evolving workforce dynamics. Paired with our salary guide, they offer practical context around pay expectations, market competitiveness, and workforce planning decisions.
This report provides a detailed overview of salary ranges, employment figures, and workforce trends for key industrial roles, offering insights into local hiring landscapes. It supports employers and HR professionals in workforce planning and salary benchmarking by highlighting regional dynamics and industry-specific data. PROFESSIONAL STAFFING: LIFE SCIENCE & TECHNICAL Workforce Insights: Orange County, CA Salaries, Employment Trends, and Key Industry Data Low Medium High Number Employed Quality Control Technician $45,552 $61,880 $72,696 660 Clinical Research Coordinator $77,896 $137,384 $168,688 728 Regulatory Affairs Manager $86,944 $133,536 $164,424 9,072 Program Manager $79,976 $147,888 $169,520 30,391 Research Associate $35,464 $46,384 $55,536 728 R&D Scientist $72,072 $86,736 $118,560 153 Chemist $62,400 $86,944 $101,920 817 Medical Affairs Coordinator $90,000 $130,000 $175,000 12,623 Manufacturing Associate $57,304 $66,560 $87,400 1,980 Process Engineer $75,504 $87,880 $99,424 3,210 Biostatistician $88,504 $116,688 $134,992 171 The salaries listed are estimates and may vary based on experience, location, and industry demand. ● Median salary across roles increases to $85,000/year ● Ongoing effects of California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage continue to influence wage benchmarks ● Wage growth continues at a cautious pace, constrained by persistent housing and cost-of-living pressures ● Increased focus on automation and workforce optimization to offset labor costs Wage Trends ● Orange County GDP growth projected at 2.2–2.6%, signaling steady but moderate expansion ● Ongoing investment in: a. Technology and AI-enabled business operations b. Healthcare infrastructure and outpatient facilities c. Clean energy and sustainability-focused projects Economic Growth & Trends
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