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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 391 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 461 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 602 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 602 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 581 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,167 | $40.46 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $81,486 | $39.18 | --0.2% |
| 2023 | $81,627 | $39.24 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $80,225 | $38.57 | --2.5% |
| 2021 | $82,323 | $39.58 | +0.3% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 217 | 31% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 231 | 24% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 997 | 18% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 136 | 18% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 330 | 17% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,212 | 16% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 471 | 15% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 443 | 15% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,394 | 14% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 581 | 14% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 710 | 13% |
| 12 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 618 | 13% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 99 | 13% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 727 | 12% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 359 | 12% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 358 | 12% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 257 | 12% |
| 18 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 3,004 | 11% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,078 | 11% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 746 | 11% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutler Bay | 1 | 2% | $67,798 |
| 2 | Jupiter | 1 | 2% | $67,961 |
| 3 | Alameda | 1 | 1% | $98,949 |
| 4 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $83,716 |
San Francisco State University
Alexander Parker PhD: There is so much to like about working in the field of marine science. For some, there opportunity for adventure in your work is a real benefit. Some marine scientists visit remote locations as part of their work, including the center of ocean gyres and the poles. Because the field is rapidly changing, there are constant opportunities to learn new things and explore new science questions. While there are many exciting careers for recent graduates with baccalaureate degrees, mid career scientists will likely need specialized training from graduate school or other training programs.
Alexander Parker PhD: It is an incredibly exciting time to work in marine science. While the ocean is the single largest feature on the planet (comprising ~70% of the Earth’s surface) much of the ocean is yet to be explored, let alone, routinely monitored. Greater awareness of the role that the ocean plays in global climate has also highlighted the need for understanding. New low cost technologies have created many opportunities to monitor the ocean – for example ocean temperature and sea level height. Ocean observing satellites and ocean models are rapidly improving with these new technologies. Over the past decade or so, vast improvements in computing and data science have allowed marine scientists to being to assimilate data and build models of ocean function. As society begins to grapple with challenges from climate change, marine scientists will be invaluable for guiding data-driven decision making. Whether it be related to sea level rise, the frequency of storms or droughts, greenhouse gases, or changes to how we regulate the discharge of agricultural and municipal pollution, marine scientists will have a role to play in collecting, analyzing and communicating scientific findings.