Physicists in Louisiana
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- Physicists in Louisiana earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Physicists Work in Louisiana?
In 2018, there were 50 Physicists working in the state.
The typical state has 220 Physicists working in it, which means Louisiana has fewer Physicists than average.
Job Projections for Louisiana
Jobs for Physicists in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 14.5%.
Louisiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 0 annual job openings, and 30 total jobs in 2026 for Physicists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,700 annual jobs and 20,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Physicists Make in Louisiana?
In 2018 wages for Physicists ranged from $54,440 to $208,000 with $127,630 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $26.17 to $100. The median hourly rate was $61.36.
The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Louisiana Metros for Physicists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Physicists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Baton Rouge, LA | 40 | $108,040 |
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 |
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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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