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 Data Managers2.42.3$120,230
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary2.42.6$96,870
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.42.3$79,940
Physical Therapist Assistants2.42.1$68,380
Blockchain Engineers2.4$116,580
Fish and Game Wardens2.42.4$74,060
Marriage and Family Therapists2.42.6$66,940
Computer Systems Analysts2.31.9$105,850
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists2.32.8$50,290
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary2.32.3$75,870
Acupuncturists2.32.0$76,040
Social and Community Service Managers2.32.0$80,390
Sustainability Specialists2.31.8$83,050
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers2.31.8$59,320
Biomass Plant Technicians2.31.6$102,040
Phlebotomists2.32.1$45,230
Paramedics2.3$60,600
Quality Control Systems Managers2.32.3$126,060
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators2.32.1$78,620
Child, Family, and School Social Workers2.32.0$59,550
Web Administrators2.12.4$116,580
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment2.12.3$84,890
Software Developers2.1$135,980
Network and Computer Systems Administrators2.12.0$99,130
Construction Managers2.12.0$114,990
Computer Network Architects2.11.9$134,050
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers2.12.1$56,210
Health Informatics Specialists2.12.0$105,850
Park Naturalists2.12.0$73,010
Dental Laboratory Technicians2.11.5$49,610
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.11.8$78,190
Sales Engineers2.12.0$124,900
Architectural and Civil Drafters2.1$66,150
Surgical Technologists2.12.0$64,650
Statistical Assistants2.12.5$50,330
Industrial Engineers2.11.8$102,440
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.12.1$80,340
Geothermal Technicians2.12.0$49,230
Information Technology Project Managers2.11.5$116,580
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers2.11.9$52,720
Chief Sustainability Officers2.11.9$213,990
Medical Equipment Repairers2.12.0$61,660
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary2.01.1$105,870
Recreational Therapists2.01.8$61,960
Web Developers2.02.3$92,650
Weatherization Installers and Technicians2.00.9
Database Administrators2.01.8$104,620
Forest and Conservation Workers2.01.6$43,680
Wind Energy Operations Managers2.01.1$141,900
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education2.01.3$64,370

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