Physicists
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Median Yearly Income
$155,961
Most Common Education Level
Doctoral degree or more
Projected Job Growth
+5.67%
What do Physicists do?
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Career Interests Areas
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.