Summary Report for:
19-2099.00 - Physical Scientists, All Other
All physical scientists not listed separately.
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Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $43.99 hourly, $91,500 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 27,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 10,100 |
| Top industries (2008) |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.