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Job outlook for scientific programmer analysts in the United States
Are scientific programmer analyst jobs in demand?
Scientific programmer analyst job and salary trends over time
Scientific programmer analyst jobs over time
Scientific programmer analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 76 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 73 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 101 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100 | 0.00% |
Average scientific programmer analyst salary over time
Scientific programmer analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,798 | $40.29 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $81,037 | $38.96 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $79,203 | $38.08 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $78,783 | $37.88 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $77,846 | $37.43 | +1.7% |
Scientific programmer analyst jobs by state
Most common states for scientific programmer analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 221 | 32% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 583 | 10% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 77 | 10% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 726 | 9% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 495 | 7% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 65 | 7% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 59 | 6% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 48 | 6% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 48 | 6% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 580 | 5% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 337 | 5% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 305 | 5% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 177 | 5% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 81 | 5% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 71 | 5% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 49 | 5% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 30 | 5% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 170 | 4% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 110 | 4% |
Scientific Programmer Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of scientific programmer analyst experts
University of California, Irvine
Ohio State University
Carthage College
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Scientific Programmer Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.
Trey Billing Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Research FellowOhio State University
Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Scientific Programmer Analysts?
Trey Billing Ph.D.: The Coronavirus pandemic underscores that while global problems may have technical answers, in theory, the implementation of these answers will always be subject to political and social dynamics. I imagine that this will remind those in the policy world that technical solutions' performance requires a deep understanding of political and social challenges that graduates of international relations programs might bring.
What general advice would you give to a Scientific Programmer Analyst?
Erik Johnson Ph.D.: Economics gives you a set of tools to analyze a variety of policy and business problems. However, determining which tools to apply in which situation requires that you learn the industry, you are working from top to bottom. When you begin a new job in a new field, be sure to do everything you can to understand how the organization and the industry work to understand the primary incentives that everyone faces. One right way to do this is to make as many connections within the company you are working for as possible, and always be on the lookout for new opportunities within the company and how they can help you learn more. Moreover, do your best to ensure that a significant portion of your job involves some creative endeavors, such as economic modeling or building tools for yourself or others to use. As computing power continues to become cheaper, and artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, relatively repetitive tasks become more comfortable and easier to automate. Therefore, you will have less job security. Creative tasks, such as modeling and tool building, are difficult to automate and are more likely to provide you with more satisfaction.