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
Customs and Border Protection Officers3.43.1$76,210
Respiratory Therapists3.43.9$82,280
Private Detectives and Investigators3.43.4$51,220
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists3.43.3$66,270
Public Relations Specialists3.43.8$74,750
Information Technology Project Managers3.43.9$116,580
Child, Family, and School Social Workers3.43.8$59,550
Actuaries3.43.9$130,000
Coroners3.43.9$80,730
Information Security Engineers3.33.6$116,580
Document Management Specialists3.33.3$116,580
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators3.33.5$78,000
Editors3.33.9$77,920
Cytogenetic Technologists3.33.4—
Urban and Regional Planners3.34.1$89,320
Technical Writers3.33.6$90,390
Histotechnologists3.33.1—
Database Architects3.33.6$139,500
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists3.33.9$134,050
Computer Network Architects3.33.9$134,050
Computer Network Support Specialists3.33.4$76,220
Information Security Analysts3.33.9$129,180
Foresters3.34.0$76,400
Range Managers3.34.0$73,010
Conservation Scientists3.33.4$73,010
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents3.33.8$62,370
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers3.33.9$141,900
Psychiatric Aides3.33.0$44,910
Photonics Technicians3.33.4$78,350
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists3.33.6$78,350
Personal Financial Advisors3.33.3$105,070
Budget Analysts3.33.1$91,640
Mechanical Drafters3.33.5$71,550
Electrical and Electronics Drafters3.33.1$76,870
Accountants and Auditors3.33.3$83,680
Solar Energy Systems Engineers3.33.9$122,930
Purchasing Managers3.33.8$148,080
Security Management Specialists3.33.6$83,050
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents3.33.1$96,660
Graphic Designers3.33.3$62,960
Film and Video Editors3.33.3$75,420
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators3.33.4$55,490
Art Directors3.33.9$114,850
Sustainability Specialists3.33.4$83,050
Water Resource Specialists3.33.8$167,220
Choreographers3.33.3$55,310
Validation Engineers3.33.6$102,440
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education3.33.1$62,680
Industrial Engineers3.33.9$102,440
Fundraisers3.33.5$72,550

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