Mathematics Skills and Careers

Using mathematics to solve problems.

910 occupations report this skill · Category: Essential Skills · O*NET element 2.A.1.e

Occupations reporting Mathematics

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

OccupationImportanceLevelNational median wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary2.01.9$78,760
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary2.02.1$78,620
Law Teachers, Postsecondary2.02.1$128,500
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary2.02.0$76,590
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.02.1$98,070
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.02.1$85,020
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand2.01.1$38,020
Paralegals and Legal Assistants2.01.8$62,890
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers2.01.8$52,540
Dental Laboratory Technicians2.02.3$49,610
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.01.9$48,250
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators2.02.3$40,610
Lawyers2.02.1$159,670
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders2.01.1$43,530
Etchers and Engravers2.01.8$43,310
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic2.01.5$46,170
Dredge Operators2.01.9$49,640
Helpers--Production Workers2.01.8$39,070
Community Health Workers2.01.9$51,850
Social and Human Service Assistants2.02.0$45,930
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers2.02.0$60,280
Healthcare Social Workers2.02.0$67,880
Child, Family, and School Social Workers2.01.9$59,550
Animal Caretakers2.01.9$35,360
Amusement and Recreation Attendants2.01.8$32,150
Embalmers2.02.0$58,780
Skincare Specialists2.01.1$45,330
Baggage Porters and Bellhops2.01.9$37,080
Concierges2.02.0$38,950
Tour Guides and Escorts2.01.1—
Residential Advisors2.02.0$42,240
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant2.01.5$35,360
Fast Food and Counter Workers2.01.9$31,200
Telephone Operators1.90.9$41,740
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs1.91.5$37,290
Agricultural Equipment Operators1.91.1$41,730
Proofreaders and Copy Markers1.91.0$51,120
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers1.91.1$41,600
Semiconductor Processing Technicians1.91.8$51,430
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.91.1$39,530
Judicial Law Clerks1.91.8$64,920
Barbers1.90.9$38,210
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop1.91.6$31,200
Musicians and Singers1.91.3—
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio1.91.4—
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists1.91.6$62,200
Manicurists and Pedicurists1.91.3$35,760
Teaching Assistants, Special Education1.91.3—
Clergy1.92.1$60,810
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists1.91.8$68,270

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