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.
| Occupation | Importance | Level | National median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dishwashers | 1.5 | 0.5 | $34,810 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1.4 | 0.6 | $36,840 |
| Writers and Authors | 1.4 | 0.5 | $76,910 |
| Telemarketers | 1.4 | 0.5 | $35,450 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 1.4 | 0.6 | $33,580 |
| Models | 1.3 | 0.3 | $48,470 |
| Actors | 1.1 | 0.1 | — |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | 1.1 | 0.3 | $40,470 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 1.0 | 0.0 | $49,690 |
Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.