Exactly 170 of the 500 physics professionals employed in Ohio, work in Dayton. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physics professionals in Dayton has grown by 55%. As the employment for physics professionals in Dayton has increased, overall employment in Dayton has also increased.

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As the number of physics professionals in Dayton has grown, salaries for physics professionals have also increased. Dayton physics professionals made $106,090 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for physics professionals in Dayton was $88,850 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Dayton is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Dayton physics professionals earn a median yearly salary of $99,610. The difference in pay between the physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 161%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $59,270 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $154,580 per year.

Dayton physics professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

There are 3 accredited physics schools in the city. Many of Dayton's physics professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Dayton's physics schools offer 5 physics degree and certificate programs.

In 2010 approximately 18 students completed physics courses.