Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Physics is a science dealing with the interaction of matter and energy. Physicists study the behavior and structure of matter, the ways that energy is generated and transferred, and the relationships between matter and energy. They perform experiments and analyze the products or results of those experiments. They may teach, oversee scientific projects, or act as consultants in a laboratory. They investigate and attempt to understand the fundamental laws of nature and how these laws may be formulated and put to use. Physicists work in a large range of capacities and the field consists of many specialties, such as health physics, which is concerned with radiation safety. There are approximately 16,730 physicists employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Master's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Career Ladder
Senior Physicist
Physicist
Assistant Physicist
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