The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Research and development firms
- Federal and state government agencies
- Colleges and universities
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow at a faster than average rate. Job growth will depend on the amount of money the government spends on physics-related research. However, this is a very small career so very few job openings are expected.
Competition for research jobs in colleges and universities is very strong. These jobs usually require several advanced degrees. More opportunities are available for high school science teachers.
Physicists (CIS 100157)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,158 Small |
& |
13.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
87 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
28 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
493 Small |
& |
12.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
37 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
110 Small |
& |
17.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Du Page County |
253 Small |
& |
15.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
61 Very small |
& |
16.4% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
8 Very small |
& |
37.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
80 Small |
& |
13.8% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
21 Very small |
& |
9.5% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
15 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
23 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
12 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
24,600 Very small |
& |
4.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
1,700 Very few |