Physicists in Illinois
Is Illinois a good place for you to work as a Physicist?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Physicists in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Physicists in Illinois is growing slower than average.
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Physicists in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Physicists Work in Illinois?
In 2018, there were 810 Physicists working in the state.
There were 930 Physicists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 120 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 220 Physicists working in it, which means Illinois has more Physicists than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Physicists in this state are growing at a rate of 1.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 14.5%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 720 jobs for Illinois Physicists in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,700 annual jobs and 20,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Physicists Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Physicists ranged from $57,900 to $166,310 with $111,160 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $27.84 to $79.96. The median hourly rate was $53.44.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $54.45 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $1.01.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Physicists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Physicists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 680 | $115,040 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 80 | $58,750 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 30 | $100,480 |
Top States for Physicists Employment
View the list below to see where most Physicists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
- Image Credit: By A. T. Service under License
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