Which careers use Mathematical Reasoning?

Mathematical Reasoning is used in occupations including Mathematicians, Physicists, Statisticians, Statistical Assistants, Actuaries, and 20+ more.

How do I develop Mathematical Reasoning?

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Mathematical Reasoning

Ability

The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Quick Facts

Careers Using Mathematical Reasoning

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

Mathematicians

Computer and Mathematical · $121,680/yr

5.0

Physicists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $166,290/yr

4.8

Statisticians

Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/yr

4.8

Statistical Assistants

Office and Administrative Support · $51,440/yr

4.6

Actuaries

Computer and Mathematical · $125,770/yr

4.6

Operations Research Analysts

Computer and Mathematical · $91,290/yr

4.5

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Business and Financial Operations · $80,190/yr

4.4

Biostatisticians

Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/yr

4.3

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $79,350/yr

4.3

Logistics Engineers

Business and Financial Operations · $80,880/yr

4.1

Environmental Economists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $115,440/yr

4.1

Economists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $115,440/yr

4.1

Surveyors

Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr

4.0

Nuclear Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $127,520/yr

4.0

Geodetic Surveyors

Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr

4.0

Survey Researchers

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $63,380/yr

4.0

Astronomers

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $132,170/yr

4.0

Cost Estimators

Business and Financial Operations · $77,070/yr

4.0

Biochemists and Biophysicists

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

4.0

Civil Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $99,590/yr

3.9

Investment Fund Managers

Management · $161,700/yr

3.9

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $101,020/yr

3.9

Treasurers and Controllers

Management · $161,700/yr

3.9

Chemical Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $121,860/yr

3.9

Transportation Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $99,590/yr

3.9