Physical Scientists in Kentucky
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Physical Scientists in Kentucky are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Physical Scientists in Kentucky is growing faster than average.
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Physical Scientists in Kentucky earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Physical Scientists Work in Kentucky?
In 2018, there were 60 Physical Scientists working in the state.
There were 90 Physical Scientists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 290 Physical Scientists working in it, which means Kentucky has fewer Physical Scientists than average.
Job Projections for Kentucky
Jobs for Physical Scientists in this state are growing at a rate of 12.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.8%.
Kentucky Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 20 annual Physical Scientists job openings in Kentucky, and 180 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,000 annual jobs and 25,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Physical Scientists Make in Kentucky?
In 2018 wages for Physical Scientists ranged from $55,250 to $128,560 with $95,990 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $26.56 to $61.81. The median hourly rate was $46.15.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $40.71 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $5.44.
The median salary in Kentucky is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Kentucky Metros for Physical Scientists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Physical Scientists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 180 | $125,070 |
Top States for Physical Scientists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Physical Scientists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2,170 | $113,020 |
| Maryland | 1,690 | $127,850 |
| Virginia | 1,600 | $125,470 |
| Texas | 1,310 | $86,580 |
| New York | 900 | $97,370 |
| District of Columbia | 700 | $138,410 |
| New Mexico | 620 | $127,430 |
| Colorado | 560 | $113,870 |
| Illinois | 550 | $105,390 |
| Ohio | 550 | $104,210 |
| North Carolina | 510 | $94,930 |
| Florida | 510 | $80,450 |
| New Jersey | 510 | $93,660 |
| Massachusetts | 350 | $113,360 |
| Georgia | 320 | $109,960 |
| Mississippi | 320 | $88,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 310 | $113,080 |
| Michigan | 300 | $98,050 |
| Washington | 300 | $107,230 |
| Idaho | 290 | $54,840 |
Below are the states where Physical Scientists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $138,410 |
| Maryland | $127,850 |
| New Mexico | $127,430 |
| Virginia | $125,470 |
| South Carolina | $120,310 |
| Connecticut | $119,580 |
| Rhode Island | $117,400 |
| Colorado | $113,870 |
| Massachusetts | $113,360 |
| Alabama | $113,220 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Agsftw under License
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