Complex Problem Solving Skills and Careers

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

910 occupations report this skill · Category: Transferable Skills · O*NET element 2.B.2.i

Occupations reporting Complex Problem Solving

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

OccupationImportanceLevelNational median wage
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.92.6$46,550
Brickmasons and Blockmasons2.92.3$62,120
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic2.93.0$58,000
Sheet Metal Workers2.92.6$61,800
Structural Iron and Steel Workers2.92.9$62,780
Dental Hygienists2.92.8$98,100
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers2.92.8$46,170
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.92.8$48,540
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.92.9$51,610
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers2.92.9$39,390
Animal Control Workers2.92.9$45,660
Biofuels Processing Technicians2.93.0$62,470
Baggage Porters and Bellhops2.92.1$37,080
Crane and Tower Operators2.92.3$68,080
Concierges2.92.9$38,950
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term2.92.8$41,670
Self-Enrichment Teachers2.92.9$46,800
Bailiffs2.92.4$56,600
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians2.92.9$80,110
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.92.8$45,760
Furniture Finishers2.92.8$44,540
Embalmers2.93.0$58,780
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers2.92.9$49,450
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners2.93.0$49,880
Segmental Pavers2.92.8—
Weatherization Installers and Technicians2.92.4—
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer2.92.5$40,960
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.92.6$48,250
Data Entry Keyers2.92.5$41,340
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.92.4$50,270
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic2.82.6$63,340
Rock Splitters, Quarry2.82.5$48,740
Floor Sanders and Finishers2.82.5$50,440
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.82.3$44,350
Craft Artists2.82.8$46,080
Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing2.82.4$46,170
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.82.4$48,990
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand2.82.5$42,660
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.82.6$48,750
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers2.82.1$32,910
Medical Equipment Preparers2.82.5$47,700
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers2.82.5$47,630
Transportation Security Screeners2.82.8$66,770
Dredge Operators2.82.5$49,640
Technical Writers2.83.0$90,390
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters2.82.8$62,620
Semiconductor Processing Technicians2.82.8$51,430
Floral Designers2.82.9$37,360
Pharmacy Aides2.82.4$37,680
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders2.82.5$46,460

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