Physics Schools
In Saint Louis, Missouri

The city of Saint Louis has 3 schools where physics faculty can find employment. The trends in Saint Louis' physics academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes physics training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Physics
  • Masters degree in Physics
  • PhD degree in Physics

Statistics

Professional Trends

Saint Louis Vs. Missouri Physics Employment

Saint Louis 50
Missouri 120

Exactly 50 of the 120 physics professionals employed in Missouri, work in Saint Louis. There has been a 25% growth in the number of physics professionals in Saint Louis between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Saint Louis has also increased.

Saint Louis Vs. Missouri Physics employment growth

90 100 90 90 120
40 30 60 70 50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Missouri
  • Dark Yellow: Saint Louis

Physics VS. All professions salaries in Saint Louis

$91,830 $98,790 $105,780 No data $178,550
$38,930 $40,630 $42,230 $42,900 $43,480
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Physics in Saint Louis
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Saint Louis

Salaries for physics professionals in Saint Louis have increased. In 2010 Saint Louis physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $178,550. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for physics professionals in Saint Louis was $91,830 per year. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Saint Louis is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Saint Louis

10th percentile		 $80,290
25th percentile		 $101,760
50th percentile		 $162,070
75th percentile		 $222,380
90th percentile		 $162,070

Physics professionals make a median salary of $162,070 per year in Saint Louis. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $80,290 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 102% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Saint Louis

Chemistry		 $48,178
Biology		 $56,045
Biochemistry		 $62,090
Math		 $63,515
Mechanical Engineering		 $67,298
Electrical Engineering		 $71,385
Physics		 $178,550

On average physics professional salaries in Saint Louis are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Physics schools in Saint Louis

3

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

Physics Programs Offered In Saint Louis

associate		 0
bachelor		 6
master		 3
doctor		 4
Certificate		 0
Total13

Saint Louis' physics schools offer 13 physics degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Physics Degrees In Saint Louis

associate		 0
bachelor		 30
master		 13
doctor		 17
Certificate		 0
Total60

Approximately 60 students completed physics courses in 2010.

Physics Faculty Salaries in Saint Louis, Missouri

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