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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 7,000 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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Materials scientists will be needed to develop cheaper, safer, and better quality materials for a variety of purposes, such as electronics, energy, and transportation.
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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) (46.8%)
- Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (34.3%)
- Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (28.3%)
- Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS541710) (28.3%)
- Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (15.6%)
- Testing laboratories (NAICS541380) (10.8%)
- Educational services (NAICS610000) (10.6%)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (10.6%)
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS325000) (8.2%)
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS334000) (7.8%)
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