States with the most biotech and pharma jobs
CA, MA and NJ have the most open biotech and pharma jobs. Every job on this page is in the United States, taken from the employer’s own career site or job system and checked to still be open.
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States with the most biotech and pharma jobs
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| # | State | Open jobs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CaliforniaMedian pay $188k | 2,474 open |
| 2 | MassachusettsMedian pay $205k | 2,362 open |
| 3 | New JerseyMedian pay $200k | 918 open |
| 4 | PennsylvaniaMedian pay $180k | 706 open |
| 5 | New YorkMedian pay $175k | 557 open |
| 6 | TexasMedian pay $140k | 491 open |
| 7 | IllinoisMedian pay $140k | 459 open |
| 8 | OhioMedian pay $112k | 444 open |
| 9 | North CarolinaMedian pay $142k | 437 open |
| 10 | FloridaMedian pay $113k | 347 open |
| 11 | MarylandMedian pay $161k | 303 open |
| 12 | IndianaMedian pay $145k | 300 open |
| 13 | MinnesotaMedian pay $126k | 258 open |
| 14 | GeorgiaMedian pay $119k | 228 open |
| 15 | ColoradoMedian pay $101k | 185 open |
| 16 | WisconsinMedian pay $112k | 171 open |
| 17 | Delaware | 170 open |
| 18 | MissouriMedian pay $131k | 153 open |
| 19 | WashingtonMedian pay $148k | 152 open |
| 20 | VirginiaMedian pay $148k | 147 open |
| 21 | ArizonaMedian pay $168k | 133 open |
| 22 | ConnecticutMedian pay $151k | 113 open |
| 23 | MichiganMedian pay $177k | 113 open |
| 24 | TennesseeMedian pay $100k | 101 open |
| 25 | Alabama | 81 open |
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