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Chief Scientist

Department of Agriculture - Multiple Locations

Posted May 7, 2026

Verified benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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No
Salary
$152K-$228K

Market context

Median wage (BLS OEWS)
$81,444 national median
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+6.9% - Faster than average

133% above the BLS national median for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Where they hire

Hires in: DC, GA

About this role

Chief Scientist Multiple Locations Summary The position of Chief Scientist is in the Office of Public Health Science (OPHS), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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