Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities vs Custom Computer Programming Services

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricResearch andCustom Computer
Average Revenue$4.0M$3.9M
Profit Margin22.0%22.0%
Est. Owner Income$874K$856K
Revenue / Employee$158K$257K
Labor Cost %50.0%50.0%
Total Businesses1,77462,402
Startup Cost (Low)$10K$10K
Startup Cost (High)$75K$75K
5-Year Survival Rate60.0%60.0%
YoY Growth6.0%6.0%
Avg Employee Wage$92K$164K