Physical Scientists, All Other
Median salary
$122,570
Average salary
$129,230
Employment
22,300
Projected growth
0.6% growth
Annual openings
2,000
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree
What Physical Scientists, All Other Do
All physical scientists not listed separately.
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Career Outlook
National employment outlook, 2024–2034.
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 17.5%
Source: BLS Employment Projections — 2024-2034.
Where This Career Is Most Concentrated
Metro areas where physical scientists, all other make up the largest share of local employment, relative to the national average (BLS location quotient).
- 1Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY12.09× national avg
- 2Durham-Chapel Hill, NC7.46× national avg
- 3Charlottesville, VA6.25× national avg
- 4Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV6.08× national avg
- 5Duluth, MN-WI5.54× national avg
Related Education Programs
Schools that offer related fields of study, based on the NCES CIP-SOC crosswalk — not a guarantee that graduates enter this specific career.