Mid-Level
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Career Level
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Work Personality
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Investigativeanalytical, curious
Realistichands-on, practical
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Medical Science Liaison (MSL)s
Job markets for Medical Science Liaison (MSL)s
Employment concentration · ~168 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like
What it's like to be a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
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What people in this role value
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
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Career Paths
Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.
Earning potential across this track
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Medical Science Liaison (MSL)s (SOC 19-1042.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape
Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.
$62K–$168K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
156K
U.S. Employment
+8.7%
10yr Growth
10K
Annual Openings
How this category is changing
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034
Skills & Requirements
WritingScienceActive LearningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingSystems Analysis
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
19-1042.00
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