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Bethesda Employment

Employment and Industries in the Bethesda, Maryland Area

Bethesda is home to the corporate headquarters of notable companies such as Lockheed Martin, Marriott International, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., and Coventry Health Care. Numerous financial companies also have operations in Bethesda including Wachovia, PNC, Chevy Chase Bank, Charles Schwab and Fidelity.

The city is regarded as one of the most affluent and highly educated places in the nation. Forbes Magazine has ranked Bethesda #1 in a list America's most educated small towns. The city has also been ranked #11 on CNNMoney.com's list of top-earning American towns.

A large number of the residents work in professional, scientific and technical services occupations. Other popular segments for jobs include government, finance and insurance, education and healthcare. The city includes numerous lawyers, computer specialists, business operations specialists and life and physical scientists. About 25% of the workforce is employed by the government.

Occupations that are more prevalent in Bethesda, Maryland when compared to most other cities are health diagnosing and treating practitioners, biological scientists, microbiologists, physical scientists, life scientists, survey researchers, statisticians, computer and information research scientists, natural science managers and chemists.

Some of the notable employers in the Bethesda region are:

  • Broadpoint
  • Cardiocore
  • Coventry Healthcare
  • Hallmark Windows and Siding
  • Marriott International
  • Immune Tolerance Network
  • Radio Shack
  • Lockheed Martin
  • National Institute of Health
  • National Naval Medical Center
  • Calvert Social Investment Foundation
  • Catapult Technology
  • Host Hotels & Resorts
  • USEC
  • Northrop Grumman
  • General Dynamics
  • Raytheon
  • SAIC

Noteworthy information about Bethesda Maryland: In 2008 the cost of living index in Bethesda was at 131.9 which is high when compared to the country's average of 100. For the population over the age of 25, about 79% have earned a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2009 the average earnings in Bethesda Maryland was $71,000.

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Gazette.net is a good resource for keeping current with Bethesda business and industry news.

Most Popular Jobs in Bethesda, Maryland Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses9,46079,910$53,170 - 105,98024%56%
2Accountants and auditors7,43082,640$44,460 - 130,88018%79%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education6,90059,450$39,240 - 83,4506%96%
4Management analysts5,67086,290$46,150 - 131,39022%78%
5Computer systems analysts5,57089,550$53,930 - 129,61029%68%
6Elementary school teachers, except special education5,27068,500$37,550 - 113,59014%95%
7Computer software engineers, systems software4,75096,030$60,840 - 134,10028%85%
8Computer software engineers, applications4,40099,100$66,030 - 139,50045%85%
9Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products4,08069,350$27,980 - 122,7608%51%
10Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education4,00073,250$41,620 - 107,00011%95%
11Network and computer systems administrators3,16085,010$52,200 - 125,25027%50%
12Network systems and data communications analysts2,98086,940$54,370 - 125,89053%57%
13Financial managers2,880117,350$60,740 - 13%60%
14Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other2,850114,060$71,950 - 154,71012%94%
15Computer programmers2,78080,910$53,380 - 118,6900%73%
16Computer specialists, all other2,74091,850$54,290 - 126,45015%68%
17Lawyers2,720128,540$57,260 - 11%99%
18Computer and information systems managers2,570133,290$81,870 - 16%73%
19Biological scientists, all other2,40088,280$54,200 - 136,4104%95%
20Managers, all other2,390113,840$68,070 - 159,3407%55%
21Market research analysts2,18064,880$35,330 - 116,33020%82%
22Engineers, all other2,030101,280$55,430 - 151,2606%82%
23Chemists1,940103,460$60,230 - 151,7509%93%
24Teachers and instructors, all other1,93049,070$22,170 - 80,6709%54%
25Civil engineers1,90085,880$49,790 - 132,30018%87%
26Medical and health services managers1,770102,020$66,630 - 151,27016%57%
27Medical scientists, except epidemiologists1,61095,330$53,100 - 136,39020%99%
28Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products1,60094,730$41,180 - 141,45012%51%
29Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other1,57074,790$44,750 - 111,13017%56%
30Financial analysts1,55074,150$41,900 - 112,70034%87%
31Sales managers1,410128,770$59,930 - 10%69%
32Education administrators, elementary and secondary school1,320103,890$73,810 - 138,9708%78%
33Engineering managers1,280135,420$94,170 - 7%84%
34Educational, vocational, and school counselors1,26066,350$25,520 - 107,41013%73%
35Mechanical engineers1,22089,860$51,580 - 128,9504%78%
36Social and human service assistants1,20037,460$21,500 - 56,38034%58%
37Librarians1,20072,950$44,260 - 102,2504%85%
38Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation1,15073,080$46,210 - 100,8605%58%
39Natural sciences managers1,150131,040$87,620 - 11%93%
40Graphic designers1,15057,510$28,730 - 92,63010%55%
41Biological technicians1,12048,370$27,810 - 74,03016%60%
42Electrical engineers1,11094,870$60,100 - 133,3506%81%
43Health educators1,09091,340$54,980 - 129,10026%58%
44Self-enrichment education teachers1,06038,540$18,800 - 57,60023%54%
45Training and development specialists1,04064,310$34,570 - 100,09018%56%
46Pharmacists1,02098,240$55,450 - 128,63022%97%
47Chief executives1,010173,770$83,380 - 2%65%
48Physical therapists99080,930$54,820 - 104,77027%89%
49Database administrators99083,350$48,040 - 123,55029%72%
50Editors96066,030$39,930 - 111,7702%81%
51Marketing managers950122,260$62,710 - 14%69%
52Physical scientists, all other940108,700$65,510 - 155,9806%98%
53Microbiologists940101,140$58,290 - 150,99011%95%
54Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists92067,840$36,120 - 113,82018%56%
55Rehabilitation counselors90030,210$21,120 - 44,64023%73%
56Technical writers89069,330$41,430 - 99,27020%74%
57Public relations specialists88072,150$37,620 - 119,68018%81%
58Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors84051,090$41,300 - 62,89014%54%
59Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other83088,880$52,790 - 122,55015%72%
60Financial specialists, all other82074,020$44,450 - 109,29012%50%
61Survey researchers82075,480$53,470 - 110,15016%82%
62Medical and clinical laboratory technologists78065,010$45,910 - 83,72012%51%
63Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents77091,230$28,850 - 25%67%
64Computer and information scientists, research740103,240$49,070 - 156,11022%68%
65Special education teachers, middle school73069,510$43,200 - 100,67016%87%
66Electronics engineers, except computer710100,360$62,300 - 139,7904%81%
67Child, family, and school social workers71052,890$34,070 - 79,64019%77%
68Statisticians700102,930$67,930 - 131,6109%93%
69Coaches and scouts68045,000$18,040 - 76,59015%60%
70Architects, except landscape and naval67089,100$52,350 - 126,98018%88%
71Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school66078,210$43,810 - 115,29020%87%
72Operations research analysts64082,270$41,830 - 140,95011%71%
73Special education teachers, secondary school64061,440$41,770 - 84,7509%87%
74Insurance underwriters63074,300$43,950 - 113,3906%53%
75Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists63064,480$41,610 - 94,18018%56%
76Personal financial advisors61080,110$35,290 - 136,57041%81%
77Medical and public health social workers61057,130$39,440 - 78,41024%77%
78Budget analysts61073,050$23,390 - 110,1807%78%
79Computer hardware engineers600103,780$72,740 - 135,5905%70%
80Medical and clinical laboratory technicians59049,500$32,620 - 65,51015%51%
81Instructional coordinators58068,210$35,080 - 101,87023%79%
82Environmental scientists and specialists, including health58082,680$38,760 - 130,64025%93%
83Industrial engineers53075,910$43,570 - 110,42020%74%
84Environmental engineers51093,080$57,230 - 138,10025%86%
85Meeting and convention planners51053,610$30,890 - 82,35020%67%
86Physicists500114,640$62,490 - 158,9107%95%
87Tax preparers50039,010$21,570 - 74,0100%54%
88Advertising sales agents47054,650$19,190 - 82,01020%56%
89Social scientists and related workers, all other47063,300$38,040 - 105,4605%90%
90Dentists, general470123,310$61,280 - 9%100%
91Sales and related workers, all other47040,140$17,860 - 77,30014%62%
92Life scientists, all other46071,130$36,280 - 120,06015%99%
93Purchasing managers440113,250$73,970 - 152,4403%57%
94Sales engineers42078,540$42,910 - 115,6309%79%
95Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists41063,000$22,090 - 94,46016%99%
96Speech-language pathologists40083,360$55,900 - 124,42011%98%
97Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program38049,570$30,020 - 66,29024%78%
98Community and social service specialists, all other38040,540$17,910 - 54,60025%58%
99Human resources managers, all other380124,010$75,920 - 11%58%
100Floral designers38024,720$14,680 - 37,0600%55%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons18,79026,020$14,790 - 42,07012%25%
2Cashiers14,40021,890$14,550 - 34,930-2%10%
3Office clerks, general13,52032,670$17,260 - 49,99013%19%
4General and operations managers12,660130,360$56,690 - 2%48%
5Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners11,94022,140$14,640 - 33,91015%4%
6Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food8,71018,700$14,030 - 26,19018%5%
7Customer service representatives8,44034,730$18,560 - 51,97025%22%
8Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive8,36037,500$22,710 - 51,9001%18%
9Waiters and waitresses8,27020,410$14,050 - 31,14011%14%
10Business operations specialists, all other8,14078,110$44,360 - 123,27021%49%
11Receptionists and information clerks6,42028,850$17,220 - 42,36017%13%
12Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks5,97041,900$26,380 - 60,71013%16%
13Maintenance and repair workers, general5,75040,260$24,850 - 60,27010%6%
14Stock clerks and order fillers5,72024,410$16,430 - 37,450-7%8%
15Construction laborers5,71032,030$21,790 - 44,96011%5%
16First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers5,70054,440$32,780 - 80,4006%29%
17Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand5,55026,520$17,020 - 38,6402%5%
18Executive secretaries and administrative assistants5,52051,720$35,250 - 70,89015%18%
19Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants5,16030,560$21,830 - 44,43018%7%
20Landscaping and groundskeeping workers5,06026,190$17,820 - 37,15018%6%
21First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers4,98045,650$26,460 - 73,3304%25%
22Carpenters4,76047,230$29,960 - 63,15010%6%
23Physicians and surgeons, all other4,670143,820$63,430 - 0%0%
24Security guards4,43032,300$20,720 - 48,36017%13%
25Teacher assistants4,43025,970$16,970 - 35,03010%18%
26Food preparation workers3,54021,360$14,460 - 30,70015%7%
27Computer support specialists3,47051,510$32,080 - 76,09013%43%
28First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers3,26062,050$35,950 - 87,5709%10%
29Truck drivers, light or delivery services3,08031,660$16,500 - 48,7708%4%
30Maids and housekeeping cleaners3,01022,840$16,770 - 32,47013%5%
31First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers2,99038,200$23,410 - 54,83011%14%
32Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists2,89033,740$14,480 - 58,27012%6%
33Cooks, restaurant2,86027,010$20,200 - 35,55012%5%
34Home health aides2,83022,360$16,810 - 29,48049%7%
35Automotive service technicians and mechanics2,82049,820$26,160 - 73,70014%4%
36Sales representatives, services, all other2,82064,070$30,230 - 104,34028%48%
37All other information and record clerks2,75042,350$26,550 - 59,920-12%21%
38Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters2,64049,080$32,370 - 73,39011%4%
39Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop2,57019,530$14,510 - 26,18010%8%
40Tellers2,27026,600$21,060 - 33,47014%16%
41Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses2,19047,050$26,070 - 63,43014%7%
42Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer2,18039,200$27,040 - 51,02010%4%
43Dishwashers2,17019,000$14,250 - 24,60010%3%
44Police and sheriff's patrol officers2,16063,480$45,000 - 85,27011%33%
45Medical secretaries2,16033,790$22,780 - 46,08017%18%
46Loan officers2,15069,070$24,490 - 125,14012%49%
47Preschool teachers, except special education2,09029,360$20,170 - 42,39026%43%
48Counter and rental clerks2,08027,330$14,680 - 45,41023%16%
49Electricians2,05051,490$31,290 - 75,3507%7%
50Child care workers1,90022,960$15,120 - 32,59018%15%
51Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers1,86019,070$13,980 - 28,60012%6%
52Construction managers1,83091,560$56,640 - 135,04016%29%
53Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products1,83069,040$43,820 - 101,3100%42%
54Medical assistants1,78032,330$25,770 - 42,15035%10%
55Cooks, fast food1,73020,080$14,770 - 28,3108%5%
56Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks1,72029,420$19,400 - 41,5404%6%
57Billing and posting clerks and machine operators1,72037,010$25,290 - 51,3604%15%
58Bill and account collectors1,70037,760$27,110 - 50,80023%13%
59Fire fighters1,63054,340$37,270 - 80,19012%18%
60Painters, construction and maintenance1,62035,000$24,870 - 47,45012%6%
61Postal service mail carriers1,590 1%11%
62Real estate sales agents1,56060,590$29,000 - 96,52011%45%
63First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers1,43035,130$23,460 - 56,04013%11%
64First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers1,43062,510$38,600 - 93,4607%13%
65Paralegals and legal assistants1,43047,100$27,390 - 72,51022%45%
66Insurance sales agents1,41069,990$34,930 - 144,11013%45%
67Data entry keyers1,37028,500$17,740 - 40,970-4%18%
68Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop1,37018,480$14,090 - 24,55010%17%
69Bartenders1,35023,680$14,600 - 36,74011%17%
70Loan interviewers and clerks1,33035,640$17,360 - 52,4900%24%
71Personal and home care aides1,28021,360$16,680 - 25,29051%10%
72Dental assistants1,26036,380$22,260 - 50,17029%9%
73Cost estimators1,22066,940$36,850 - 103,73019%32%
74Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors1,19034,410$16,190 - 62,04027%47%
75Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers1,17045,480$28,770 - 63,1109%3%
76Office and administrative support workers, all other1,14044,330$28,230 - 62,560-8%32%
77Administrative services managers1,14083,840$43,350 - 142,20012%40%
78First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers1,13059,220$36,630 - 94,110-4%15%
79Word processors and typists1,08032,520$22,140 - 49,050-11%19%
80Team assemblers1,08029,380$19,010 - 43,9800%5%
81Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders1,07030,020$19,130 - 42,370-4%5%
82Driver/sales workers1,07025,240$14,060 - 49,480-4%4%
83Interviewers, except eligibility and loan1,06029,990$20,200 - 41,26010%24%
84Property, real estate, and community association managers1,04087,260$38,380 - 15%36%
85Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators1,01044,860$31,450 - 62,7508%3%
86First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers1,00078,000$39,230 - 131,9204%38%
87Electrical and electronic engineering technicians99058,850$42,350 - 81,4004%18%
88Radiologic technologists and technicians99069,130$52,910 - 88,10015%25%
89Computer operators98040,940$23,520 - 60,600-24%27%
90Cleaners of vehicles and equipment97023,810$16,430 - 37,81014%3%
91First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers95046,000$27,280 - 71,00018%15%
92Production, planning, and expediting clerks94047,760$28,740 - 65,4604%30%
93Pharmacy technicians94032,340$20,080 - 48,48032%16%
94Drywall and ceiling tile installers93045,980$29,670 - 64,2907%2%
95Cooks, institution and cafeteria92029,480$21,610 - 39,72011%5%
96Recreation workers90030,530$16,120 - 51,56013%47%
97Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators88062,050$37,680 - 93,9309%47%
98Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators870 -7%12%
99Bus drivers, transit and intercity82040,460$26,960 - 59,61013%4%
100Refuse and recyclable material collectors81033,560$23,080 - 47,6307%3%
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DeVry University
Bethesda, Maryland
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Bethesda, Maryland
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Jobs More Common Near Bethesda Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Musical instrument repairers and tuners39,12012034.5
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other114,0602,85026.5
Biological scientists, all other88,2802,40026.4
Mathematicians115,34013024.2
Microbiologists101,14094017.5
Floor sanders and finishers43,82024017.1
Physical scientists, all other108,70094015.3
Life scientists, all other71,13046014
Survey researchers75,48082011.6
Physicists114,64050010.5
Cartographers and photogrammetrists80,3003309.4
Statisticians102,9307008.3
Shampooers18,2003907.6
Computer and information scientists, research103,2407407.4
Natural sciences managers131,0401,1506.5
Biomedical engineers87,9902405.5
Chemists103,4601,9405.4
Biological technicians48,3701,1204.7
Artists and related workers, all other84,3601004.6
Social scientists and related workers, all other63,3004704.5
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists95,3301,6104.4
Insurance appraisers, auto damage56,8401304.4
Technical writers69,3308904.4
Health educators91,3401,0904.3
Social science research assistants53,9101904.2
Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture51,0002204.1
Physicians and surgeons, all other143,8204,6704.1
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other88,8808303.9
Dietetic technicians35,6103003.9
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors51,0908403.9
Materials scientists84,4201003.8
Podiatrists178,4701103.7
Athletes and sports competitors43,1701003.6
Anesthesiologists 2903.6
Sound engineering technicians42,7501603.3
Reinforcing iron and rebar workers44,5702403.3
Economists114,3801603.2
Media and communication equipment workers, all other84,6101703.2
Computer specialists, all other91,8502,7403.1
Residential advisors27,5605403.1
Insulation workers, mechanical34,1302703
Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other61,1007903
Engineers, all other101,2802,0302.9
All other information and record clerks42,3502,7502.9
Actors 1702.9
Biochemists and biophysicists61,4702502.8
Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other56,0905902.8
Interpreters and translators42,2203902.8
Psychiatrists 2002.8
Actuaries77,9101902.8

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Bethesda, Maryland Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Health educators91,3401.991,090
Survey researchers75,4801.77820
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other88,8801.76830
Property, real estate, and community association managers87,2601.631,040
Dietitians and nutritionists83,3201.62110
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other114,0601.62,850
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers59,3901.6480
Chemists103,4601.571,940
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school78,2101.56660
Microbiologists101,1401.54940
Media and communication equipment workers, all other84,6101.5170
Medical transcriptionists47,9301.49150
Demonstrators and product promoters38,0001.48640
Statisticians102,9301.47700
Cartographers and photogrammetrists80,3001.46330
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers32,3601.46630
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education73,2501.464,000
Health technologists and technicians, all other59,2401.45240
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation73,0801.451,150
Office and administrative support workers, all other44,3301.431,140
Public relations specialists72,1501.43880
Graphic designers57,5101.431,150
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists67,8401.42920
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary86,4801.42300
Surgical technologists55,2601.42310
Podiatrists178,4701.39110
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians49,5001.39590
Librarians72,9501.391,200
Respiratory therapists71,6401.39210
Network and computer systems administrators85,0101.383,160
Accountants and auditors82,6401.387,430
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other74,7901.381,570
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers101,0701.38120
Managers, all other113,8401.382,390
Elementary school teachers, except special education68,5001.375,270
Economists114,3801.37160
Automotive service technicians and mechanics49,8201.372,820
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs29,5401.37630
Special education teachers, middle school69,5101.36730
Library technicians40,2201.36750
Medical records and health information technicians43,0101.36400
Computer specialists, all other91,8501.362,740
Public relations managers117,7501.36260
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health82,6801.36580
Veterinarians117,1101.36350
Radiologic technologists and technicians69,1301.35990
General and operations managers130,3601.3512,660
Network systems and data communications analysts86,9401.352,980
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists33,7401.342,890
Nuclear medicine technologists90,4201.34120

Highest Paying Jobs in Bethesda, Maryland Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Obstetricians and gynecologists215,140 
Orthodontists192,22090
Podiatrists178,470110
Chief executives173,7701,010
Family and general practitioners162,730380
Internists, general158,040140
Physicians and surgeons, all other143,8204,670
Engineering managers135,4201,280
Computer and information systems managers133,2902,570
Natural sciences managers131,0401,150
General and operations managers130,36012,660
Sales managers128,7701,410
Lawyers128,5402,720
Pediatricians, general127,050130
Human resources managers, all other124,010380
Dentists, general123,310470
Marketing managers122,260950
Nuclear engineers119,540 
Public relations managers117,750260
Financial managers117,3502,880
Veterinarians117,110350
Mathematicians115,340130
Physicists114,640500
Economists114,380160
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other114,0602,850
Managers, all other113,8402,390
Business teachers, postsecondary113,630 
Purchasing managers113,250440
Dentists, all other specialists112,570 
Physical scientists, all other108,700940
Training and development managers107,580180
Materials engineers104,910190
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school103,8901,320
Computer hardware engineers103,780600
Chemists103,4601,940
Computer and information scientists, research103,240740
Industrial production managers103,190260
Statisticians102,930700
Medical and health services managers102,0201,770
Sociology teachers, postsecondary101,58050
Engineers, all other101,2802,030
Microbiologists101,140940
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers101,070120
Electronics engineers, except computer100,360710
Computer software engineers, applications99,1004,400
Pharmacists98,2401,020
Zoologists and wildlife biologists97,090100
Compensation and benefits managers96,820160
Optometrists96,560140
Computer software engineers, systems software96,0304,750

Large Companies Headquartered in Bethesda

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
Lockheed Martin 37.2
Marriott International 11.6
Coventry Health Care 6.6
Host Marriott 3.9
USEC 1.6

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