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Occupation ยท SOC 19-2012

Physicists: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of physicists can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 21,340 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $166,290 ($79.95 an hour).

US employment

21,340

Median annual wage

$166,290

Mean annual wage

$166,000

Median hourly wage

$79.95

Education and training

Typical education

Doctoral or professional degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

5

Extensive preparation

Remote jobs that pay $100k or more

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. Minnesota$222,550
  2. Florida$209,020
  3. Pennsylvania$208,470
  4. Arizona$190,960
  5. Oregon$183,860

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. Minnesota$225,660
  2. Pennsylvania$213,660
  3. Florida$202,120
  4. Missouri$198,700
  5. New Mexico$190,820
Full pay-by-state comparison

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California6,220
  2. 2. Illinois1,660
  3. 3. Maryland1,420
  4. 4. Virginia1,260
  5. 5. New York1,190
  6. 6. Colorado1,120
  7. 7. New Mexico770
  8. 8. Ohio710
  9. 9. Texas700
  10. 10. District of Columbia570

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Minnesota$222,550
  2. 2. Florida$209,020
  3. 3. Pennsylvania$208,470
  4. 4. Arizona$190,960
  5. 5. Oregon$183,860
  6. 6. California$180,900
  7. 7. Missouri$180,450
  8. 8. New Hampshire$179,440
  9. 9. New Mexico$175,960
  10. 10. New York$174,160

Median annual wage. Based on 40 states and territories with published figures.

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