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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
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National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +6%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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very small occupation
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This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 2,200 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Average growth
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Federal spending is the primary source of physics- and astronomy-related research funds, especially for basic research. Therefore, budgetary concerns may limit researchers' access to funding for basic research. Astronomers are projected to have employment growth in scientific research and development services and in colleges and universities.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (44%)
- Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (41.1%)
- Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS541710) (41.1%)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (24%)
- Educational services (NAICS610000) (24%)
- Federal government (NAICS910000) (22.5%)
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