Biological Science Professors in Louisiana
Is Louisiana a good place for you to work as a Biological Science Professor?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Biological Science Professors in Louisiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Biological Science Professors in Louisiana is growing faster than average.
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Biological Science Professors in Louisiana earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Biological Science Professors Work in Louisiana?
There were approximately 230 workers employed as Biological Science Professors in this state in 2018.
There were 190 Biological Science Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 730 Biological Science Professors working in it, which means Louisiana has fewer Biological Science Professors than average.
Job Projections for Louisiana
Jobs for Biological Science Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 14.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 15.1%.
Louisiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 490 total jobs in 2026 for Biological Science Professors in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,000 annual jobs and 71,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Biological Science Professors Make in Louisiana?
In 2018 wages for Biological Science Professors ranged from $43,750 to $135,560 with $70,060 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Louisiana Metros for Biological Science Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Biological Science Professors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 50 | n/a |
Top States for Biological Science Professors Employment
View the list below to see where most Biological Science Professors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | 4,590 | $86,790 |
Texas | 4,470 | $85,310 |
California | 4,360 | $116,420 |
Pennsylvania | 3,250 | $84,070 |
Illinois | 2,530 | $72,880 |
Massachusetts | 2,220 | $89,320 |
North Carolina | 1,990 | $65,550 |
Virginia | 1,860 | $69,400 |
Ohio | 1,850 | $83,770 |
Florida | 1,590 | $82,030 |
New Jersey | 1,540 | $90,490 |
Indiana | 1,410 | $85,260 |
Michigan | 1,240 | $87,500 |
Connecticut | 1,160 | $97,520 |
Washington | 1,060 | $68,110 |
Missouri | 1,030 | $85,630 |
Wisconsin | 990 | $69,790 |
Tennessee | 890 | $70,090 |
Colorado | 890 | $70,770 |
Arizona | 800 | $92,750 |
Below are the states where Biological Science Professors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $122,720 |
California | $116,420 |
Connecticut | $97,520 |
Utah | $97,480 |
New Hampshire | $95,170 |
Iowa | $92,970 |
Arizona | $92,750 |
New Jersey | $90,490 |
Massachusetts | $89,320 |
Michigan | $87,500 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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