Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Quick Facts
Category
Knowledge
Used in
25+ careers
Avg. Importance
4.6 / 5
Careers Using Mathematics
Ranked by how important Mathematics is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.
Astronomers
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $132,170/yr
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $79,350/yr
Mathematicians
Computer and Mathematical · $121,680/yr
Actuaries
Computer and Mathematical · $125,770/yr
Physicists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $166,290/yr
Geodetic Surveyors
Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $97,360/yr
Operations Research Analysts
Computer and Mathematical · $91,290/yr
Statisticians
Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/yr
Surveyors
Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr
Environmental Economists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $115,440/yr
Biostatisticians
Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/yr
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Business and Financial Operations · $80,190/yr
Photonics Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr
Pharmacists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $137,480/yr
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $119,980/yr
Economists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $115,440/yr
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $106,120/yr
Bioinformatics Technicians
Computer and Mathematical · $71,490/yr
Epidemiologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $83,980/yr
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $86,220/yr
Civil Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $99,590/yr
Materials Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $104,160/yr
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $106,950/yr
Hydrologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $92,060/yr
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