Compare Physicists & Materials Scientists Virginia

Comparison Physicists Materials Scientists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Physicists $164,200
Materials Scientists $118,800

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physicists
Physicists
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physicists
Physicists
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physicists
Physicists
Medium
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Very High

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physicists
Physicists
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Physicists
Physicists

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Physicists
Physicists

No license found in VA

Licensing for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists

No license found in VA


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Physicists
Physicists

2 related certifications

Certification for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists

0 related certifications