Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2349
Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals includes occupations such as Conservators, Metallurgists, Meteorologists and Physicists.
People employed14,600
Median pay$1,848per week, full-time
Projected growth+13.1%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+1.4%per year
Median age38
Female share45%
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 93% university · 3.4% vet / tafe · 1.8% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
VIC 29.8% · NSW 28.1% · QLD 20.7% · WA 11.3% · SA 5.5% · ACT 2.5% · TAS 1.3% · NT 0.8%
Top industries
Health Care and Social Assistance · Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Public Administration and Safety.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.