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
Clinical Neuropsychologists2.62.9$110,840
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers2.62.5$89,900
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators2.62.0$60,020
Climate Change Policy Analysts2.62.8$82,220
Medical Assistants2.62.3$45,690
Healthcare Social Workers2.62.6$67,880
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers2.62.8$60,280
Chemical Plant and System Operators2.62.8$78,120
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers2.62.4$38,150
Automotive Engineering Technicians2.63.0$74,510
Surgical Assistants2.62.6$66,800
Commercial and Industrial Designers2.62.8$83,910
Physical Therapists2.62.8$102,760
Remote Sensing Technicians2.62.8$62,280
Logistics Engineers2.62.8$82,320
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary2.62.6$77,570
Surveyors2.62.8$75,440
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians2.6$53,350
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay2.62.4$103,020
Architectural and Engineering Managers2.62.8$171,270
Commercial Pilots2.62.8$123,220
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.52.8$85,020
School Psychologists2.52.8$95,990
Neurodiagnostic Technologists2.52.5$50,290
Photonics Technicians2.52.4$78,350
Health Education Specialists2.52.8$64,070
Commercial Divers2.52.1$72,990
Biomass Power Plant Managers2.52.5$126,060
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors2.5$115,160
Medical and Health Services Managers2.52.5$123,860
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.52.0$51,610
Data Scientists2.5$120,230
Construction and Building Inspectors2.52.3$74,690
Museum Technicians and Conservators2.52.4$51,440
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders2.52.0$58,040
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians2.4$116,580
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary2.42.6$96,870
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary2.42.9$123,920
Transportation Planners2.42.3$101,110
Fish and Game Wardens2.42.4$74,060
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists2.42.0$100,580
Environmental Economists2.42.6$124,720
Dental Hygienists2.42.4$98,100
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians2.42.0$102,040
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians2.42.6$79,870
Regulatory Affairs Managers2.41.9$141,900
Surveying and Mapping Technicians2.4$54,240
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.42.3$98,070
Athletic Trainers2.41.9$62,520
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.42.8$77,270

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