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Chemistry

Knowledge

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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Category

Knowledge

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

4.2 / 5

Careers Using Chemistry

Ranked by how important Chemistry is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Chemists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $84,150/yr

4.9

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $86,220/yr

4.8

Chemical Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $121,860/yr

4.7

Materials Scientists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $104,160/yr

4.6

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Production · $57,090/yr

4.4

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $103,650/yr

4.4

Nanosystems Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr

4.3

Nurse Anesthetists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $223,210/yr

4.3

Materials Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $108,310/yr

4.3

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

4.2

Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Architecture and Engineering · $64,790/yr

4.1

Environmental Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $104,170/yr

4.1

Food Scientists and Technologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $85,310/yr

4.1

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $93,330/yr

4.1

Pharmacists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $137,480/yr

4.1

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $83,460/yr

4.1

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $87,710/yr

4.0

Animal Scientists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $79,120/yr

4.0

Fuel Cell Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $102,320/yr

4.0

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Management · $167,740/yr

4.0

Nuclear Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $127,520/yr

3.9

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $83,910/yr

3.9

Quality Control Systems Managers

Management · $121,440/yr

3.9

Chemical Technicians

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $57,790/yr

3.8

Soil and Plant Scientists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $71,410/yr

3.8

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