Physicists in Vermont
Considering a career as a Physicist in Vermont?
- Physicists in Vermont earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Physicists Work in Vermont?
In 2018, there were 40 Physicists working in the state.
There were 50 Physicists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 220 Physicists working in it, which means Vermont has fewer Physicists than average.

What do Physicists Make in Vermont?
In 2018 wages for Physicists ranged from $49,500 to $201,380 with $79,110 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $23.8 to $96.82. The median hourly rate was $38.03.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $35.82 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $2.21.
The median salary in Vermont is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top States for Physicists Employment
View the list below to see where most Physicists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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