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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,445 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,373 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,390 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,372 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,296 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,690 | $72.45 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | $149,880 | $72.06 | --1.5% |
| 2023 | $152,160 | $73.15 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $146,258 | $70.32 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $143,871 | $69.17 | +4.8% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 224 | 26% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 158 | 25% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 325 | 24% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 150 | 20% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 132 | 18% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 362 | 17% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 156 | 15% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 803 | 14% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 80 | 14% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 859 | 13% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 647 | 13% |
| 12 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 227 | 13% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 141 | 13% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 651 | 12% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 800 | 11% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 715 | 11% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 386 | 11% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 347 | 11% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 219 | 11% |
| 20 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 712 | 10% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apopka | 1 | 2% | $195,141 |
| 2 | Elmhurst | 1 | 2% | $197,269 |
| 3 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $197,159 |
| 4 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $182,546 |

Marshall University
The University of Akron

John Colclough: Be patient and stay informed. Many performers think their career is about the work in the rehearsal hall or in performance-not so, the real work is in the management of your business. Being an authority of WHO, WHAT and WHERE is key. WHO are the players in your market? The directors, actors, casting people, producing organizations, etc...these are who you need to know-your network. WHAT opportunities exist in your market? The theatres, video companies, universities (if you have an MFA you may be able to teach a class or two), Improvisation groups, any opportunity that allows you to grow your brand is worth your attention. And finally, WHERE are the opportunities-knowing your community and having a sense of how each company fits into the fabric of the community. Having a sense of where the company resides both geographically and virtually (web sites) and having a solid knowledge base of details of each company can inform your marketing tactics as well as provide you with specific details unique to each organization. Careers develop over time and keeping expectations realistic over the first year can be challenging. Be practical and methodical in your approach: save money (there's never enough), find a place to live (the best you can afford), find a side hustle (you're going to need money and routine), find out the lay of the land (WHO, WHAT, and WHERE), develop your skill set (take a class and meet colleagues), go to productions, screenings, workshops, document your growth (keep a journal or calendar to track your progress), celebrate your successes and be patient with your stumbles-Hard knocks are the best teachers!
Dr. Stephen Weeks: Generally, employers like to see "hands-on" skills for graduates. So, lab-based classes, internships, volunteer work (e.g., in hospitals or other health care settings), and experience in research labs look great on resumes. Because biology is such a diverse field, I cannot point to specific skills for the entire range of biology. Generally, however, having good writing skills will almost certainly be helpful for any biology career.