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Job outlook for physical science aides in the United States
Are physical science aide jobs in demand?
Yes, physical science aide jobs are in demand. Physical science aide demand is projected to grow 24% from 2018 to 2028.
Physical science aide job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of physical science aide jobs and the average physical science aide salary over time.
Physical science aide jobs over time
Physical science aide job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 374 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 404 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 434 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 417 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 435 | 0.00% |
Average physical science aide salary over time
Physical science aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,754 | $35.94 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $70,944 | $34.11 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $68,947 | $33.15 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $67,607 | $32.50 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $67,476 | $32.44 | +2.2% |
Physical science aide jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of physical science aide job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where physical science aides earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for physical science aides
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 186 | 30% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,489 | 22% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 232 | 22% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 180 | 21% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 120 | 21% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 388 | 20% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 212 | 20% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 148 | 20% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 584 | 19% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 260 | 19% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 132 | 19% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,232 | 18% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 532 | 18% |
| 14 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 326 | 18% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 160 | 17% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 127 | 17% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 319 | 15% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 849 | 14% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 490 | 14% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,624 | 13% |
Most common cities for physical science aides
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maplewood | 1 | 2% | $52,192 |
| 2 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $51,658 |