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|Articles|April 4, 2013

The Future is Bright: Spectroscopy's Annual Salary Survey

If asked by a young scientist considering career options, would you recommend your career? Over half of respondents to this survey said they would. This year's annual salary survey took a look at current salaries and working conditions for spectroscopists to find out why.

If asked by a young scientist considering career options, would you recommend your career? Over half of respondents to this survey said they would. This year’s annual salary survey took a look at current salaries and working conditions for spectroscopists to find out why. Here is a selection of statistics that we collected this year:

Profile of Respondents:

  • Age range: 18%

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