Diagnostics

2025 Job Market Outlook & Salary Guide

Diagnostics

2025 Job Market Overview.

The diagnostics industry is rapidly expanding, driven by advancements in molecular diagnostics, point-of-care technologies, and AI-driven data analysis. Science and clinical professionals skilled in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and regulatory affairs are highly sought after as the demand for accurate, efficient diagnostic solutions grows.

Global number of employees.

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Top in-demand roles in North America.

Zooming in on North America, these will be the top 5 most in-demand scientific roles in Diagnostics throughout the continent in 2025.

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For each of the top 5 in-demand scientific roles in Diagnostics in North America, we'll explore the supply of qualified professionals vs. the number of current job openings, the average number of applications and days online for each role, and the current salary range.

Diagnostics

Top Scientific Roles in Diagnostics

With the increasing need for early disease detection and personalized healthcare, the Diagnostics industry presents exceptional career opportunities for those passionate about advancing healthcare through innovative diagnostic technologies.

Below is the current supply of qualified professionals in each key role, compared to the demand for those same roles expressed as the number of current job openings.

Title	# of Qualified Job Seekers	# of Job Openings	Average # of Applications/Job	# of Days Posted Online
Clinical Lab Scientists/Techs	10,000	8,000	10 - 15	45 - 75
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	4,000	4,000	15 - 20	60 - 90
Molecular Biologists	3,500	3,500	12 - 18	75 - 100
QC Analysts	5,000	6,000	8 - 12	60 - 90
R&D Scientists	3,000	4,000	5 - 10	90 - 120

Last year the average Science & Clinical job posting saw about 120 applications and was kept online for about 50 days. How many people can you expect to compete with for the average job posting? And how quickly should you get that application in once it's posted?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for medical scientists in 2023 was $100,890. In Diagnostics, entry-level positions typically offer salaries starting around $60,000 to $75,000, with senior roles in regulatory compliance or research often surpassing $120,000 annually. See ranges for some of the top roles below.

Title	Low Range	High Range
Clinical Lab Scientists/Techs	$55,000	$80,000
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$70,000	$100,000
Molecular Biologists	$60,000	$85,000
QC Analysts	$50,000	$75,000
R&D Scientists	$70,000	$110,000

AI is revolutionizing the industry by enhancing scale-up processes, innovating drug design, and improving team performance.

Emmanuelle Hoarau

Science & Clinical Domain Intelligence Director

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This data reflects general averages across skills and geographies. Individuals should assess their own skills, experiences, and local job market trends to plan their career development. Regularly updating skills and adapting to industry changes is key to staying competitive. Join the Kelly Science & Clinical network to receive the latest career advice, trends, & exclusive jobs straight to your inbox every month.