Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) vs Custom Computer Programming Services
Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.
| Metric | Research and | Custom Computer |
|---|---|---|
| Average Revenue | $15.5M | $3.9M |
| Profit Margin | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Est. Owner Income | $3.4M | $856K |
| Revenue / Employee | $291K | $257K |
| Labor Cost % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Total Businesses | 9,824 | 62,402 |
| Startup Cost (Low) | $10K | $10K |
| Startup Cost (High) | $75K | $75K |
| 5-Year Survival Rate | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| YoY Growth | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Avg Employee Wage | $154K | $164K |