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
Occupational Therapy Assistants1.91.3$72,300
Semiconductor Processing Technicians1.91.3$51,430
Electrical and Electronics Drafters1.91.3$76,870
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists1.91.8$56,870
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders1.91.1$48,040
Customs and Border Protection Officers1.91.1$76,210
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.91.5$48,540
Pharmacy Technicians1.91.5$45,750
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.91.8$48,990
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels1.91.5$92,460
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers1.91.1$93,530
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters1.91.4$61,390
Archivists1.91.4$64,550
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists1.91.4$78,210
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School1.91.6$74,260
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School1.91.0
Fire Inspectors and Investigators1.91.5$75,920
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators1.91.3$77,320
Ship Engineers1.92.0$109,530
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary1.91.0$63,820
Management Analysts1.91.8$101,860
History Teachers, Postsecondary1.91.8$83,820
Power Distributors and Dispatchers1.91.3$106,730
Pourers and Casters, Metal1.91.0$51,810
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary1.91.5$78,580
Helpers--Electricians1.91.0$42,670
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders1.91.4$41,590
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists1.91.5$81,390
Business Teachers, Postsecondary1.91.4$99,080
Physical Therapist Aides1.91.4$35,240
Art Therapists1.91.6$77,930
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers1.91.8$63,890
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers1.91.9$109,910
Actuaries1.91.8$130,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers1.91.0$61,010
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators1.91.3$80,730
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors1.91.3
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation1.91.0$46,340
Solar Photovoltaic Installers1.91.6$53,140
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1.91.1$49,590
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers1.91.6$53,710
Transportation Security Screeners1.81.0$66,770
Log Graders and Scalers1.80.8$46,330
Hearing Aid Specialists1.80.9$65,160
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers1.81.4$79,860
Rail Car Repairers1.81.0$67,530
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics1.81.1$47,880
Computer User Support Specialists1.81.3$61,860
Wind Energy Development Managers1.81.1$141,900
Computer and Information Systems Managers1.81.4$175,140

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