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Complex Problem Solving

Skill

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Quick Facts

Category

Skill

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

4.1 / 5

Careers Using Complex Problem Solving

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

Chief Executives

Management · $206,420/yr

4.4

Epidemiologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $83,980/yr

4.3

Preventive Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

4.3

Nurse Practitioners

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $129,210/yr

4.1

Neurologists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

4.1

Emergency Management Directors

Management · $86,130/yr

4.1

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Legal · $156,210/yr

4.1

Automotive Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $102,320/yr

4.1

Biochemists and Biophysicists

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

4.1

Lawyers

Legal · $151,160/yr

4.1

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

4.1

Treasurers and Controllers

Management · $161,700/yr

4.1

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Management · $104,070/yr

4.1

Hospitalists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

4.1

Operations Research Analysts

Computer and Mathematical · $91,290/yr

4.1

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $101,020/yr

4.1

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Management · $136,550/yr

4.1

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Architecture and Engineering · $105,670/yr

4.1

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

4.1

Health Informatics Specialists

Computer and Mathematical · $103,790/yr

4.1

Neuropsychologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $117,580/yr

4.1

Logistics Engineers

Business and Financial Operations · $80,880/yr

4.1

Business Continuity Planners

Business and Financial Operations · $81,270/yr

4.1

Biostatisticians

Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/yr

4.0

Chemical Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $121,860/yr

4.0

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