Salary Breakdown
Physicists
Average
$132,450
ANNUAL
$63.68
HOURLY
Entry Level
$76,980
ANNUAL
$37.01
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Physicists
190
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Physicists
Supporting Programs
Physicists
Top Expected Tasks
Physicists
01
Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
02
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
03
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
04
Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.
05
Write research proposals to receive funding.
06
Teach physics to students.
07
Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.
08
Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development to determine licensing qualifications.
09
Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes, to explore and identify the basic principles governing these phenomena.
10
Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physicists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Science
SKILL
Mathematics
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
ABILITY
Number Facility
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
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