• All Other Physical Scientists
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 76,795
    $63,578 range bar $137,921
    Annual NC Wage Range
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  • Physical scientists study and conduct research and analysis on the inorganic world. This can include physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. This category includes all physical scientists not contained somewhere else.

What do they typically do

  • Operate complex instruments
  • Study, observe, and analyze the nature of energy and living matter
  • Collect samples in the field
  • Use thought experiments to increase knowledge of their subject
  • Develop methods to improve existing products
  • Develop practical applications in the creation of new materials and devices
  • Develop theories to explain physical phenomena
  • Create and conduct experiments to collect observable physical evidence of natural phenomena

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