Physical Scientists, All Other
All physical scientists not listed separately.
- O*NET-SOC code
19-2099.00 - Preparation No Job Zone in O*NET
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$122,570
Employment, U.S.22,300
Median hourly wage$58.93
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $67,000 | $86,620 | $122,570 | $161,890 | $195,190 |
By state (41)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 140 | $135,350 | 0.47 |
| Alaska | 140 | $120,240 | 2.96 |
| Arizona | 170 | $125,270 | 0.38 |
| California | 2,320 | $130,610 | 0.89 |
| Colorado | 710 | $134,440 | 1.72 |
| Connecticut | 370 | $99,990 | 1.51 |
| District of Columbia | 790 | $156,730 | 7.88 |
| Florida | 340 | $131,690 | 0.24 |
| Georgia | 1,020 | $137,680 | 1.46 |
| Hawaii | 100 | $112,880 | 1.08 |
| Illinois | 580 | $108,970 | 0.66 |
| Indiana | 1,240 | $68,670 | 2.70 |
| Iowa | 100 | $80,810 | 0.44 |
| Kentucky | 260 | $81,260 | 0.92 |
| Louisiana | 280 | $94,320 | 1.02 |
| Maryland | 1,810 | $141,290 | 4.56 |
| Massachusetts | 350 | $138,380 | 0.66 |
| Michigan | 130 | $118,870 | 0.21 |
| Minnesota | 540 | $147,890 | 1.28 |
| Mississippi | 380 | $108,890 | 2.26 |
| Montana | 100 | $94,520 | 1.35 |
| Nebraska | 40 | $101,440 | 0.27 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | $112,370 | 2.19 |
| New Jersey | 590 | $109,990 | 0.96 |
| New Mexico | 240 | $123,820 | 1.91 |
| New York | 1,510 | $117,820 | 1.09 |
| North Carolina | 650 | $110,030 | 0.92 |
| North Dakota | 70 | $147,650 | 1.16 |
| Ohio | 430 | $108,790 | 0.54 |
| Oklahoma | 80 | $112,260 | 0.33 |
| Oregon | 290 | $109,580 | 1.02 |
| Pennsylvania | 460 | $134,780 | 0.53 |
| Rhode Island | 70 | Not available | 1.02 |
| South Carolina | 70 | $141,130 | 0.22 |
| Tennessee | 120 | $129,570 | 0.27 |
| Texas | 2,310 | $100,920 | 1.15 |
| Utah | 250 | $115,920 | 0.99 |
| Virginia | 1,450 | Not available | 2.46 |
| Washington | 450 | $133,980 | 0.88 |
| Wisconsin | 70 | $97,470 | 0.17 |
| Wyoming | 60 | $69,240 | 1.42 |
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 780 | 12.09 | $99,460 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 370 | 7.46 | $128,380 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 100 | 6.25 | $144,580 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,740 | 6.08 | $170,980 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 100 | 5.54 | $81,920 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 210 | 5.13 | $67,610 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 560 | 3.51 | $67,000 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 100 | 2.99 | $117,840 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 570 | 2.92 | $108,160 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 310 | 2.87 | $117,640 |