Physics Schools
In Redwood City, California
The city of Redwood City has only one school where physics faculty can find employment. The trends in Redwood City's physics academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes physics training at the following levels:
- Physics Certificate
- Associates degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Redwood City Vs. California Physics Employment
| Redwood City | 410 |
| California | 2,890 |
Of the 2,890 physics professionals employed in California, 410 work in Redwood City. As the number of physics professionals in Redwood City has increased, overall employment in Redwood City has also increased.
Redwood City Vs. California Physics employment growth
| 1,800 | 1,700 | 2,010 | 1,880 | 2,890 |
| No data | 350 | 520 | 500 | 410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Redwood City
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Redwood City
| No data | $101,340 | $113,140 | $124,610 | $126,170 |
| $54,770 | $57,810 | $60,430 | $61,940 | $63,290 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Redwood City
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Redwood City
In 2010 Redwood City physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $126,170. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Redwood City is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Redwood City
10th percentile |
$98,540 |
25th percentile |
$106,260 |
50th percentile |
$119,950 |
75th percentile |
$150,870 |
90th percentile |
$181,790 |
Redwood City physics professionals earn a median yearly salary of $119,950. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $98,540 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 84% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Redwood City
Chemistry |
$64,883 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$78,432 |
Electrical Engineering |
$78,725 |
Biology |
$79,516 |
Biochemistry |
$81,073 |
Math |
$95,385 |
Physics |
$126,170 |
Physics professional salaries in Redwood City are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Redwood City
Many of Redwood City's physics professionals are graduates of the only accredited physics school in the city.
Physics Programs Offered In Redwood City
| No data at this time. |
There is one degree and certificate program in physics offered by Redwood City's physics school.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Redwood City
| No data at this time. |