Workforce Insights: San Diego 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: San Diego, CA Salaries, Employment Trends, and Key Industry Data Low Medium High Number Employed Quality Control Technician $45,864 $58,656 $66,144 1,701 Clinical Research Coordinator $79,456 $126,256 $161,824 2,613 Regulatory Affairs Manager $102,024 $130,520 $159,848 11,627 Program Manager $81,328 $102,544 $116,168 26,340 Research Associate $34,008 $44,304 $53,664 2,613 R&D Scientist $69,888 $91,624 $102,960 94 Chemist $64,792 $97,032 $125,944 1,128 Medical Affairs $100,718 $142,972 $198,914 6,614 Manufacturing Associate $54,796 $54,234 $69,960 1,701 Process Engineer $57,096 $77,272 $83,304 3,102 Biostatistician $87,984 $127,920 $163,280 303 The salaries listed are estimates and may vary based on experience, location, and industry demand. ● Employment growth projected at approximately 4.5–5.0%, remaining slightly above the national average ● Tech employment growth moderates to 2–3% YoY as employers prioritize efficiency, AI adoption, and cost control ● Continued job gains driven by healthcare, life sciences, professional services, and defense-related business support roles ● San Diego GDP growth projected at approximately 2.3–2.7%, reflecting steady but moderate expansion Employment Growth ● Job openings stabilize following prior pullbacks, with strongest demand for specialized, mid- to senior-level talent ● Median salary across roles increases to approximately $83,000–$86,000 per year ● Wage growth remains cautious and continues to be constrained by housing affordability and elevated cost-of-living Job Market Conditions
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