Physicists

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Occupation Description

Physicists perform research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the grounds of observation and experimentation, and create methods to implement physical laws and theories.

Estimated Income

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Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

17820

Job Openings By 2020

17820

Growth Rate

14.2%

Required Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Specific Programs:
Doctor of Physics

Required Work Experience

None