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Mathematics

Skill

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Quick Facts

Category

Skill

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

4.2 / 5

Careers Using Mathematics

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

Mathematicians

Computer and Mathematical · $121,680/yr

5.0

Statisticians

Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/yr

4.9

Biostatisticians

Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/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

Statistical Assistants

Office and Administrative Support · $51,440/yr

4.4

Actuaries

Computer and Mathematical · $125,770/yr

4.3

Physicists

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

4.3

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $79,350/yr

4.3

Geodetic Surveyors

Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr

4.1

Economists

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

4.1

Astronomers

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

4.1

Nuclear Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $127,520/yr

4.0

Manufacturing Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $101,140/yr

4.0

Environmental Economists

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

4.0

Cost Estimators

Business and Financial Operations · $77,070/yr

4.0

Survey Researchers

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

4.0

Logistics Engineers

Business and Financial Operations · $80,880/yr

4.0

Surveyors

Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr

4.0

Aerospace Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $134,830/yr

3.9

Geneticists

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

3.9

Water/Wastewater Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $99,590/yr

3.9

Budget Analysts

Business and Financial Operations · $87,930/yr

3.9

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $106,950/yr

3.9

Biologists

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

3.9

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