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
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors2.42.1$49,690
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers2.41.9$48,220
Crossing Guards and Flaggers2.41.9$38,100
Pipelayers2.42.0$49,000
Musicians and Singers2.42.6—
Cooks, Restaurant2.42.0$37,390
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers2.42.1$37,800
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons2.42.1$40,470
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity2.41.6$59,050
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders2.42.6$48,040
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio2.42.0—
Bus Drivers, School2.42.6$47,920
Telemarketers2.42.0$35,450
Recycling and Reclamation Workers2.42.4$40,240
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials2.31.8$35,060
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service2.31.9$39,280
Gambling Cage Workers2.32.3$37,580
Costume Attendants2.32.4$50,400
Funeral Attendants2.32.0$35,680
Manicurists and Pedicurists2.32.0$35,760
School Bus Monitors2.32.0$35,100
Stockers and Order Fillers2.32.0$37,330
Tire Builders2.32.0$57,390
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners2.32.1$36,840
Orderlies2.31.6$38,290
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators2.32.0$46,420
Gambling Dealers2.32.0$34,320
Baristas2.31.9$31,200
Postal Service Mail Carriers2.32.1$60,550
Barbers2.32.0$38,210
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products2.11.6$35,730
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters2.12.1$51,330
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant2.12.1$35,360
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners2.12.1$35,510
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers2.12.0$41,600
Shampooers2.11.9$32,600
Amusement and Recreation Attendants2.12.1$32,150
Tour Guides and Escorts2.12.1—
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment2.11.6$35,830
Word Processors and Typists2.02.0$49,280
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants2.01.8$36,300
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand2.02.0$40,240
Cashiers2.02.0$32,880
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers2.02.0$33,980
Food Preparation Workers2.02.0$35,320
Cooks, Fast Food2.01.8$30,890
Packers and Packagers, Hand2.01.8$36,280
Machine Feeders and Offbearers2.02.1$41,220
Bakers2.02.0$37,160
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners2.01.8$72,420

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