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for Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099) in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupational Description All physical scientists not listed separately.
Employment Projections for Physical Scientists, All Other in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
2008
Employment		 2018
Employment
Change		 %
Change		 Projected
Annual
Growth
Openings		 Projected
Annual
Replacement
Openings		 Projected
Total
Annual
Openings
212 232 20 9.4% 2 6 8

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Physical Scientists, All Other in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
No wage data is available for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Physical Scientists, All Other No statewide license is required for this occupation.


Current Job Openings for Physical Scientists, All Other in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are no openings for this occupation in the WIRED region.


Major Industries of Employment for Physical Scientists, All Other in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Industry NAICS Ownership 2008
Employment
Manufacturing 31 Private 24
Computer and Electronic Product Mfg 334 Private 18
Electronic Instrument Manufacturing 3345 Private 10
Professional and Technical Services 54 Private 54
Professional and Technical Services 541 Private 54
Architectural and Engineering Services 5413 Private 35
Scientific Research and Development Svc 5417 Private 14
Educational Services 61 Local 34


Educational Requirements for Physical Scientists, All Other Workers typically need a Bachelor's degree to enter this occupation. Those with a Master's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market.
Skills for Physical Scientists, All Other
  • Analyze And Evaluate Ecosystem Data
  • Analyze Theoretical, Observational And Experimental Data
  • Apply Basic Physics
  • Apply Emergency Management Principles
  • Apply Geographic Knowledge
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Principles And Theories Of Physics
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Compile Data
  • Conduct Field Research
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Laboratory Research
  • Conduct Qualitative Analysis
  • Conduct Quantitative Analysis
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Identify Properties Of Rocks And Minerals
  • Make Presentations
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Present Technical Papers And Research Results
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Geometry
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
  • Use Physical Science Research Techniques
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Use Trigonometry
  • Write Grant Proposals
  • Write Technical Papers From Original Research


Schools and Training Providers for Physical Scientists, All Other The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
 Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
Phone: (509) 963-1111
Programs of Training:
 Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street
Cheney, WA 99004-2496
Phone: (509) 359-6200
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:


Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Physical Scientists, All Other

Program Award State Completers Year
Natural Sciences Bachelor's Degree Oregon 138 2008


Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Physical Scientists, All Other in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupation Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level Washington Applicants
None <1 Year 1-4 Years 5-9 Years 10+ Years
Physical Scientists, All Other 31 3 23 12 5 0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department


Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Physical Scientists, All Other matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Hydrologists 65%
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists And Geographers 63%
Physicists 60%
Atmospheric And Space Scientists 57%
Materials Scientists 56%
Chemists 42%
Biochemists And Biophysicists 40%
Zoologists And Wildlife Biologists 40%
Animal Scientists 39%
Microbiologists 38%
The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.