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Mathematics

Knowledge

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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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

4.9

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $79,350/yr

4.9

Mathematicians

Computer and Mathematical · $121,680/yr

4.9

Actuaries

Computer and Mathematical · $125,770/yr

4.9

Physicists

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

4.8

Geodetic Surveyors

Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr

4.8

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $97,360/yr

4.8

Operations Research Analysts

Computer and Mathematical · $91,290/yr

4.7

Statisticians

Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/yr

4.7

Surveyors

Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr

4.7

Environmental Economists

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

4.7

Biostatisticians

Computer and Mathematical · $103,300/yr

4.7

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Business and Financial Operations · $80,190/yr

4.6

Photonics Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr

4.6

Pharmacists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $137,480/yr

4.5

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $119,980/yr

4.5

Economists

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

4.5

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $106,120/yr

4.5

Bioinformatics Technicians

Computer and Mathematical · $71,490/yr

4.5

Epidemiologists

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

4.5

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $86,220/yr

4.5

Civil Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $99,590/yr

4.5

Materials Scientists

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

4.4

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $106,950/yr

4.4

Hydrologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $92,060/yr

4.4

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