Physicists
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Physicists *
U S |
$53.95 | $71.32 | $88.01 |
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Minnesota |
$40.17 | $67.18 | $108.25 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$32.97 | $57.33 | $87.54 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 90 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Physicists most often work?
- Educational Services
- Hospitals
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 104 new Physicists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.