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Physical Scientists in Rhode Island

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$117,400 Median Salary
0 Job Openings
  • Physical Scientists in Rhode Island earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Physical Scientists Work in Rhode Island?

In 2018, there were 40 Physical Scientists working in the state.

The typical state has 290 Physical Scientists working in it, which means Rhode Island has fewer Physical Scientists than average.

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Job Projections for Rhode Island

Jobs for Physical Scientists in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 6.8%.

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Rhode Island Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 0 annual Physical Scientists job openings in Rhode Island, and 30 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 Rhode Island?

In 2018 wages for Physical Scientists ranged from $58,160 to $160,810 with $117,400 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $27.96 to $77.31. The median hourly rate was $56.44.

The median salary in Rhode Island is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Rhode Island 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
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 40 $117,400

Top States for Physical Scientists Employment

View the list below to see 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

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