CDCareer Decision

Critical Thinking Skills and Careers

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

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

Occupations reporting Critical Thinking

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

OccupationImportanceLevelNational median wage
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping3.43.0$46,380
Psychiatric Aides3.43.4$44,910
Mechanical Drafters3.43.6$71,550
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials3.43.5$40,710
Choreographers3.43.4$55,310
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door3.43.1$74,340
Bus Drivers, School3.42.8$47,920
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers3.43.5$60,070
Occupational Therapy Assistants3.43.4$72,300
Roof Bolters, Mining3.43.0$78,540
Electricians3.43.8$63,190
Carpenters3.43.6$60,580
Photonics Technicians3.43.6$78,350
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians3.33.3—
Agricultural Technicians3.33.5$49,630
Customer Service Representatives3.33.5$44,770
Pharmacy Technicians3.33.6$45,750
Recreation Workers3.33.6$36,560
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists3.33.4$61,770
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks3.33.4$49,230
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists3.33.6$50,290
Digital Forensics Analysts3.33.4$116,580
Continuous Mining Machine Operators3.33.1$61,810
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas3.33.0$60,190
Traffic Technicians3.33.5$59,090
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers3.33.4$39,390
Advertising Sales Agents3.33.8$64,820
Cargo and Freight Agents3.33.6$52,260
Solar Photovoltaic Installers3.33.5$53,140
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians3.33.5$63,800
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs3.32.9$37,290
Occupational Therapy Aides3.33.4$39,160
Personal Care Aides3.33.1—
Rail Car Repairers3.33.4$67,530
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers3.33.1$38,150
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians3.33.5$80,110
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines3.33.4$65,510
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks3.33.3$50,670
Phlebotomists3.33.3$45,230
Quality Control Analysts3.33.6$62,280
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan3.33.3$45,920
Cooks, Private Household3.33.1$47,940
Animal Breeders3.33.3$51,130
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants3.33.8$76,590
Dental Laboratory Technicians3.33.4$49,610
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers3.33.3$48,570
Tree Trimmers and Pruners3.33.0$50,960
Food Science Technicians3.33.4$52,130
Transportation Security Screeners3.33.5$66,770
Physical Therapist Assistants3.33.9$68,380

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