Science Skills and Careers

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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

Occupations reporting Science

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

OccupationImportanceLevelNational median wage
Proofreaders and Copy Markers1.10.1$51,120
Farm Labor Contractors1.10.1$58,460
Human Resources Specialists1.10.1$75,940
Customs Brokers1.10.1$80,730
Floor Sanders and Finishers1.10.1$50,440
Tile and Stone Setters1.10.1$55,690
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators1.10.1$53,340
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers1.10.1$58,930
Plasterers and Stucco Masons1.10.3$57,660
Roofers1.10.1$55,440
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons1.10.1$40,470
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters1.10.1$42,360
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage1.10.3$78,240
Bridge and Lock Tenders1.10.3$57,700
Fence Erectors1.10.1$47,980
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators1.10.1$70,070
Segmental Pavers1.10.1—
Rock Splitters, Quarry1.10.1$48,740
Recycling and Reclamation Workers1.10.3$40,240
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products1.10.1—
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers1.10.1$69,990
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers1.10.1$39,630
Crane and Tower Operators1.10.1$68,080
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.10.3$44,350
Print Binding and Finishing Workers1.10.1$42,290
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders1.10.1$35,650
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers1.10.1$62,750
Furniture Finishers1.10.1$44,540
Supply Chain Managers1.10.4$107,230
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand1.10.3$42,660
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.10.1$48,250
Wellhead Pumpers1.10.1$69,960
Etchers and Engravers1.10.3$43,310
Public Relations Managers1.10.3$146,910
Media Technical Directors/Managers1.10.1$90,360
Choreographers1.10.1$55,310
Musicians and Singers1.10.3—
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists1.10.1$62,200
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers1.10.1$76,910
Interpreters and Translators1.10.1$60,170
Producers and Directors1.10.1$90,360
Actors1.10.1—
Interior Designers1.10.1$67,190
Graphic Designers1.10.1$62,960
Fashion Designers1.10.4$80,960
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants1.00.0$55,570
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks1.00.0$45,260
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons1.00.0$61,290
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators1.00.0$58,470

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