Salaries (IMAGE) American Institute of Physics Caption This image shows typical PhD physicists salaries by career type, 2011, 10 to 15 years after getting their degree. The data shows middle 50 percent of respondents. Credit Credit-Statistical Research Center(SRC)/AIP Usage Restrictions Only with proper caption and credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.