The pay received varies upon the institution and the amount of education and experience a Physicist brings to the job. Many Physicists supplement their regular income through consulting work and special research projects. Most Physicists work an average of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Benefits usually include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Benefits also include vacations, holidays and sick leave.
Most companies provide retirement and profit sharing plans.
In addition, engineering schools offer a physics major as part of the general curriculum. The undergraduate program in physics serves as a base for later specialization either in graduate school or on the job. A bachelor's degree in physics is generally the minimum educational requirement for a career as a Physicist. Physicists with bachelor's degrees qualify for jobs in applied research and development work in private industry or the federal government. Some become research assistants in colleges and universities while working toward advanced degrees.