Reading Comprehension Skills and Careers

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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

Occupations reporting Reading Comprehension

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

OccupationImportanceLevelNational median wage
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians4.14.1$79,870
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.14.9$98,070
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary4.15.0$96,870
Architectural and Engineering Managers4.14.4$171,270
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary4.15.0$98,700
Mental Health Counselors4.14.8
Actuaries4.14.9$130,000
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers4.14.8$80,730
Chief Executives4.14.6$213,990
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.15.0$101,420
Speech-Language Pathologists4.15.0$97,870
Environmental Compliance Inspectors4.04.8$80,730
Compliance Officers4.03.8$80,730
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers4.04.0$115,160
Chemical Technicians4.04.1$60,390
Investment Fund Managers4.04.3$166,570
Biological Technicians4.04.6$57,510
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health4.04.1$55,090
Social Science Research Assistants4.04.8$61,990
Industrial Engineers4.04.5$102,440
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare4.04.0$59,300
Penetration Testers4.04.5$116,580
Automotive Engineers4.04.8$104,110
Treasurers and Controllers4.04.4$166,570
Blockchain Engineers4.04.1$116,580
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects4.04.0$116,580
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers4.04.1$104,300
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers4.04.8$106,220
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer4.04.1$130,220
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes4.04.0$82,890
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors4.04.0$115,160
Transportation Planners4.04.3$101,110
Forensic Science Technicians4.04.1$72,060
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers4.04.5$141,900
Training and Development Managers4.04.0$133,000
Computer Network Architects4.04.1$134,050
Nuclear Engineers4.05.0$133,970
Sociologists4.04.8$106,030
Computer User Support Specialists4.04.0$61,860
Loss Prevention Managers4.04.0$141,900
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists4.04.8$102,440
Information Security Analysts4.04.1$129,180
Financial Managers4.04.4$166,570
Urban and Regional Planners4.04.4$89,320
Compliance Managers4.04.1$141,900
Compensation and Benefits Managers4.04.1$149,230
Financial Quantitative Analysts4.04.8$81,100
Tax Preparers4.04.0$54,920
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents4.04.1$62,370
Computer and Information Systems Managers4.04.0$175,140

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