Active Learning Skills and Careers

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

910 occupations report this skill · Category: Essential Skills · O*NET element 2.A.2.b

Occupations reporting Active Learning

Importance and level are O*NET scale values. Ordered by reported importance. A skill rating does not indicate hiring outcomes.

OccupationImportanceLevelNational median wage
Prepress Technicians and Workers2.93.0$48,690
Helpers--Carpenters2.92.1$43,780
Surveying and Mapping Technicians2.93.1$54,240
Helpers--Extraction Workers2.92.6$47,730
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.92.3$44,350
Biofuels Processing Technicians2.92.8$62,470
Hoist and Winch Operators2.92.1$56,450
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers2.93.0$49,450
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria2.92.9$37,450
Cooks, Private Household2.93.0$47,940
Sheet Metal Workers2.92.4$61,800
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage2.93.0$78,240
Bill and Account Collectors2.92.8$47,030
Roofers2.82.4$55,440
Receptionists and Information Clerks2.82.1$38,010
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks2.83.1$50,670
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic2.82.6$63,870
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks2.82.9$58,260
Correspondence Clerks2.82.8$46,800
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks2.82.8$48,700
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.82.6$48,750
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks2.82.3$35,070
Cargo and Freight Agents2.82.8$52,260
New Accounts Clerks2.82.6$47,670
Bailiffs2.82.1$56,600
Motorboat Operators2.82.8$47,520
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians2.82.5$39,460
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks2.82.8$59,650
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2.82.9$61,770
Gem and Diamond Workers2.82.8$52,540
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping2.82.8$46,380
Rail Car Repairers2.82.8$67,530
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.82.5$48,990
Aircraft Service Attendants2.82.3$40,450
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics2.82.8$47,880
Driver/Sales Workers2.82.1$38,770
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2.82.9$55,570
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders2.82.8$58,870
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.82.6$48,540
Data Entry Keyers2.82.1$41,340
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2.82.1$60,850
Millwrights2.82.9$65,700
Transportation Inspectors2.82.8$92,100
Craft Artists2.82.6$46,080
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners2.82.9$46,420
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers2.82.8$33,580
Office Clerks, General2.82.8$45,010
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer2.82.6$40,960
Machinists2.82.9$58,750
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners2.82.6$49,880

Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.