Physicists in Idaho
Want to work in Idaho as a Physicist? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Physicists in Idaho are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Physicists in Idaho is growing faster than average.
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Physicists in Idaho earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Physicist Career?
- Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering & Applied Physics
- Physical Sciences
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Astrophysics
- Physics
- General Physics
- Atomic/Molecular Physics
- Elementary Particle Physics
- Plasma & High-Temperature Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- Optics/Optical Sciences
- Condensed Matter & Materials Physics
- Acoustics
- Theoretical & Mathematical Physics
- Other Physics
- Health Professions
- Public Health
- Health/Medical Physics
How Many Physicists Work in Idaho?
In 2018, there were 90 Physicists working in the state.
There were 90 Physicists employed in this state in 2017.
The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.
The typical state has 220 Physicists working in it, which means Idaho has fewer Physicists than average.
Job Projections for Idaho
Jobs for Physicists in this state are growing at a rate of 25.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 14.5%.
Idaho Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 10 annual Physicists job openings in Idaho, and 100 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,700 annual jobs and 20,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Physicists Make in Idaho?
In 2018 wages for Physicists ranged from $48,490 to $170,950 with $111,110 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $23.31 to $82.19. The median hourly rate was $53.42.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $52.99 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.43.
The median salary in Idaho is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Idaho Metros for Physicists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Physicists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Idaho Falls, ID | 60 | $128,180 |
Top States for Physicists Employment
View the list below to see where most Physicists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 3,200 | $112,980 |
Maryland | 1,950 | $125,660 |
New Mexico | 1,770 | $148,620 |
Texas | 1,000 | $112,420 |
New York | 950 | $126,740 |
Colorado | 930 | $100,850 |
Illinois | 810 | $111,160 |
Virginia | 750 | $102,220 |
District of Columbia | 670 | $146,890 |
Michigan | 510 | $81,650 |
Washington | 500 | $103,900 |
Ohio | 440 | $117,870 |
Tennessee | 440 | $126,500 |
New Jersey | 370 | $119,930 |
Massachusetts | 360 | $145,570 |
North Carolina | 330 | $133,650 |
Pennsylvania | 320 | $132,410 |
Indiana | 260 | $0 |
Florida | 240 | $124,070 |
South Carolina | 200 | $104,700 |
Below are the states where Physicists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Oklahoma | $170,280 |
Wisconsin | $154,070 |
New Mexico | $148,620 |
District of Columbia | $146,890 |
Massachusetts | $145,570 |
Utah | $138,100 |
North Carolina | $133,650 |
Pennsylvania | $132,410 |
Minnesota | $128,110 |
Louisiana | $127,630 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By A. T. Service under License
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