Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities Salary in Waterford
Based on CSO data · 2024
The median Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities salary in Waterford is €44,094 per year, based on CSO annual earnings data. This is 15% below the national Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities median of €51,750. Among all counties with Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities data, Waterford ranks 17th out of 26. Compared to Waterford's all-sector median of €42,460, Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities pays 4% more in this county.
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Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities in Waterford currently pays €44,094 , which is 15% below the national sector median.
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Median Salary
€44,094
per year
Sector National
€51,750
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
County Average
€42,460
Waterford
Salary Analysis
+3%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+18.3%
Real growth (after inflation)
-15%
vs national Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities median
€30,169
After rent in Waterford (32% on rent)
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Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities in Waterford pays -15% below the national Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities average of €51,750.
Compared to Waterford's overall median of €42,460, this sector pays +4% more.
Year-over-year, the median salary increased by 3% from €42,654 in 2023.
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities is the 5th highest-paying sector in Waterford (out of 13 sectors with data).
Waterford ranks 17th out of 26 counties for Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities salaries.
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