Physics is one of the largest doctoral categories on the board, and one of the better paid, because physics problems are a standard public benchmark that every lab is measured against.
What the listings actually pay
Across 33 live listings in this category that publish a rate, the median top-of-range is $100 an hour, reaching $250 at the top. That benchmark pressure makes demand here more stable than in categories tied to product cycles.
| # | Role | Advertised rate | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physician Talent Network | $110 to $250 an hour | Mercor |
| 2 | Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc) | $100 to $200 an hour | micro1 |
| 3 | Multilingual Primary Care Physician (MD): Clinical Documentation & AI Evaluation | $170 to $190 an hour | Mercor |
| 4 | Utilisation Management / Case Management leader (RN/Physician-advisor) | $100 to $150 an hour | Elion Health |
| 5 | Family Medicine / Primary Care Physician | $60 to $150 an hour | Mercor |
| 6 | Research Physics Expert | $80 to $135 an hour | Mercor |
| 7 | Outpatient Physicians and GPs: Paid Interview on Clinical Workflows | $100 to $100 an hour | Terac |
| 8 | Computational Astrophysics & Cosmology Expert | $70 to $100 an hour | Mercor |
| 9 | PhD Physicist | $70 to $90 an hour | micro1 |
| 10 | Medical Evaluation Specialist (students, residents, physicians) | $40 to $90 an hour | micro1 |
Source: 33 live listings on this board that publish a rate, read directly from each posting on 2026-09-05. Listings without a published rate are excluded rather than estimated.
What moves your rate
Every listing below links to the full role with its own requirements and application link. Rates shown are what the listing itself advertises, and listings without a published rate are left out rather than estimated.
How to apply
Every role above links to its own page with the full requirements and a direct application link. Applications are completed on the hiring platform and typically take a few minutes, with a short skills assessment in place of an interview.
Two things are worth doing before you apply. Check whether the role accepts applicants from your country using the eligibility checker, and run the advertised rate through the take-home calculator, because this is contract work and the headline rate is before self-employment tax.
Frequently asked questions
What do AI jobs for physicists pay?
Across 33 live listings in this category with published rates, the median top-of-range is $100 an hour and the highest currently reaches $250.
Which areas of physics are in demand?
Theoretical and computational physics appear most often, with quantum and condensed matter listings recurring. Strong mathematical ability is the common thread.
Is a PhD required?
Most listings ask for one or for equivalent research experience. ABD candidates are frequently accepted.
Is this contract or employment?
Nearly all of it is contract work, paid hourly for approved hours. That means no benefits and you handle your own taxes, which our take-home calculator accounts for.
Can I do this alongside a full-time job?
Yes, and most people do. The work is asynchronous with no set shifts, so it fits into evenings and weekends without a scheduling conflict.
See every live role
The full board updates several times a week, with the advertised rate on each listing and closed roles removed.