Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Quick Facts
Category
Knowledge
Used in
25+ careers
Avg. Importance
4.3 / 5
Careers Using Physics
Ranked by how important Physics is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.
Astronomers
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $132,170/yr
Physicists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $166,290/yr
Nanosystems Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr
Photonics Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr
Nuclear Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $127,520/yr
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $97,360/yr
Materials Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $104,160/yr
Automotive Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $102,320/yr
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $97,450/yr
Agricultural Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $84,630/yr
Materials Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $108,310/yr
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $106,120/yr
Medical Dosimetrists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $138,110/yr
Wind Energy Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr
Hydrologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $92,060/yr
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Production · $122,610/yr
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $103,650/yr
Nuclear Technicians
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $104,240/yr
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $106,950/yr
Chemical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $121,860/yr
Aerospace Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $134,830/yr
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $88,180/yr
Microsystems Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr
Nurse Anesthetists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $223,210/yr
Robotics Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr
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