Washington
Population: 7,405,743
State Rank: 13
Funding By State:
| Agency | Funding (in thousands) | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $997,518 | 8 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $18,949 | 4 |
| National Science Foundation | $103,696 | 14 |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | $7,449 | 8 |
| Total | $1,127,612 | 8 |
Notes:
All data from FY 2017
Source: Federal Reporter and HHS TAGGS
Economic Impact:
| Industry | Employment | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 21,413 | $54,124 |
| Medical Device | 24,672 | $80,331 |
| Research, Testing, and Laboratories | 38,728 | $89,374 |
| Overall Private Sector | 2,517,303 | $54,955 |
Notes:
Source: Battelle and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Jobs, Investments and Innovation, 2016
For more information about research investments in Washington, see Research!America’s fact sheet here.
Investment: Funding Sources:
| Source of R&D Funding | Investment | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | $2,800,000,000 | 13 |
| Industry | $16,370,000,000 | 3 |
| Universities | $191,000,000 | 28 |
| Other | $618,000,000 | 19 |
| Total | $19,979,000,000 | 6 |
Notes:
*Other: Non-profit, non-federal, other government
Source: National Science Foundation, Science & Engineering Indicators, 2018