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Atmospheric and Space Scientists in The United States
(Profesionales de las ciencias atmosféricas y espaciales)
Atmospheric and Space Scientists -- Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 19-2021.00 |
| Career Interests | IR |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.8 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 10,000 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 10,800 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 1,100 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $49,700 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $97,160 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $147,160 |
| Career Cluster | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) |
| Major Occupational Group | Life, Physical, and Social Science |
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