Exactly 110 of the 140 physics professionals employed in Minnesota, work in Minneapolis. As the number of physics professionals in Minneapolis has increased, overall employment in Minneapolis has also increased.

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In Minneapolis, salaries for physics professionals have increased. In 2010 physics professionals in Minneapolis reportedly earned an average salary of $154,380 per year. The average salary for physics professionals in Minneapolis was $87,390 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Minneapolis.

Physics professionals in Minneapolis make a median yearly salary of $144,180. The difference in pay between the physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 67%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $86,550 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $144,180 per year.

Physics professional salaries in Minneapolis are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

There are 2 accredited physics schools in the city. Many of Minneapolis' physics professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Minneapolis' physics schools offer 12 physics degree and certificate programs.

Approximately 99 students graduated from physics courses in 2010.