Physicists in Indiana
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- Projected employment for Physicists in Indiana is growing faster than average.
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How Many Physicists Work in Indiana?
There were approximately 260 workers employed as Physicists in this state in 2018.
There were 230 Physicists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 220 Physicists working in it, which means Indiana has more Physicists than average.
Job Projections for Indiana
Jobs for Physicists in this state are growing at a rate of 19.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 14.5%.
Indiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 20 annual Physicists job openings in Indiana, and 250 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,700 annual jobs and 20,500 total jobs in 2026.
Top Indiana Metros for Physicists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Physicists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 680 | $115,040 |
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 80 | $143,270 |
Top States for Physicists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Physicists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
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 |
Tennessee | 440 | $126,500 |
Ohio | 440 | $117,870 |
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 |
---|---|
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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