Physicists and Astronomers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$166,290
~$80/hr · ~$13,858/mo
US Jobs
26K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Physicists and astronomers perform high-level knowledge work that is increasingly digital, including data analysis, mathematical modeling, and software development. While AI significantly accelerates data processing and literature review, the core requirements of original theoretical innovation, experimental design, and complex physical-world problem solving provide a buffer against full automation.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$80/hr
Monthly Income
~$13,858/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)