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National Earnings
The earnings information below is for the occupational group Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists. The occupation Pathologist is part of this group.
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
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National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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very small occupation
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This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 12,100 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Average growth
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Demand for most types of physicians and surgeons is expected to increase despite factors that may temper growth.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (82.7%)
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (61.5%)
- Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (36.3%)
- Medical and diagnostic laboratories (NAICS621500) (24%)
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (20.3%)
- Self-employed workers (6.5%)
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