Physicists and Astronomers

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Physicists conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of natural phenomena and to develop new processes and devices in fields such as electronics, communications, power generation and distribution, aerodynamics, optics and lasers, remote sensing, and medicine and health. Astronomers conduct observational and theoretical research to extend knowledge of the universe.

Outlook

Undetermined

Wage

Low: $20.00
Median: $43.27
High: $64.90

Training

  • A Master's or Doctoral degree is usually required.

Places of Employment

Physicists are employed by electronic, electrical and aerospace manufacturing companies, telecommunications companies, power utilities, university and government research laboratories, hospitals and by a wide range of other processing, manufacturing, and research and consulting firms. Astronomers are employed by government and universities.

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