Mathematical Reasoning
Ability
Occupations requiring this ability
- Mathematicians6.00
- Physicists5.88
- Financial Quantitative Analysts5.00
- Actuaries5.00
- Statisticians5.00
- Biostatisticians5.00
- Photonics Engineers4.88
- Astronomers4.88
- Statistical Assistants4.88
- Operations Research Analysts4.75
- Geodetic Surveyors4.75
- Aerospace Engineers4.75
- Civil Engineers4.75
- Automotive Engineers4.75
- Robotics Engineers4.75
- Biochemists and Biophysicists4.75
- Environmental Economists4.75
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.75
- Manufacturing Engineers4.62
- Materials Engineers4.62
- Nanosystems Engineers4.62
- Water/Wastewater Engineers4.50
- Mechanical Engineers4.50
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists4.50
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers4.38
- Wind Energy Engineers4.38
- Bioinformatics Scientists4.38
- Hydrologists4.38
- Economists4.38
- Treasurers and Controllers4.25
- Investment Fund Managers4.25
- Logistics Engineers4.25
- Budget Analysts4.25
- Computer and Information Research Scientists4.25
- Transportation Engineers4.25
- Biologists4.25
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers4.25
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists4.25
- Survey Researchers4.25
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary4.25
- Architectural and Engineering Managers4.12
- Cost Estimators4.12
- Credit Analysts4.12
- Bioinformatics Technicians4.12
- Surveyors4.12
- Agricultural Engineers4.12
- Electrical Engineers4.12
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer4.12
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects4.12
- Fuel Cell Engineers4.12
- Nuclear Engineers4.12
- Chemists4.12
- Remote Sensing Technicians4.12
- Natural Sciences Managers4.00
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers4.00
- Chemical Engineers4.00
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar4.00
- Mechatronics Engineers4.00
- Geneticists4.00
- Epidemiologists4.00
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists4.00
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists4.00
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary4.00
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary4.00
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers3.88
- Logistics Analysts3.88
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists3.88
- Financial Examiners3.88
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval3.88
- Environmental Engineers3.88
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists3.88
- Validation Engineers3.88
- Petroleum Engineers3.88
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers3.88
- Microbiologists3.88
- Materials Scientists3.88
- Industrial Ecologists3.88
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists3.88
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.88
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks3.88
- Chief Executives3.75
- Sales Managers3.75
- Financial Managers3.75
- Geothermal Production Managers3.75
- Construction Managers3.75
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers3.75
- Accountants and Auditors3.75
- Business Intelligence Analysts3.75
- Microsystems Engineers3.75
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.75
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary3.75
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary3.75
- Medical Dosimetrists3.75
- Marketing Managers3.62
- Industrial Production Managers3.62
- Purchasing Managers3.62
- Medical and Health Services Managers3.62
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products3.62
- Personal Financial Advisors3.62
- Clinical Data Managers3.62
- Mechanical Drafters3.62
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.62
- Food Scientists and Technologists3.62
- Soil and Plant Scientists3.62
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health3.62
- Transportation Planners3.62
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary3.62
- Neurologists3.62
- Sales Engineers3.62
- Energy Auditors3.62
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers3.62
- Supply Chain Managers3.50
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers3.50
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary3.50
- Wind Energy Development Managers3.50
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists3.50
- Computer Systems Analysts3.50
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians3.50
- Industrial Engineers3.50
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.50
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.50
- Environmental Restoration Planners3.50
- Sociologists3.50
- Biological Technicians3.50
- Allergists and Immunologists3.50
- Biofuels Production Managers3.38
- Hydroelectric Production Managers3.38
- Compensation and Benefits Managers3.38
- Water Resource Specialists3.38
- Social and Community Service Managers3.38
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products3.38
- Logisticians3.38
- Online Merchants3.38
- Software Developers3.38
- Computer Hardware Engineers3.38
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.38
- Animal Scientists3.38
- Urban and Regional Planners3.38
- Commercial and Industrial Designers3.38
- Pharmacists3.38
- Preventive Medicine Physicians3.38
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents3.38
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks3.38
- Fundraising Managers3.25
- Quality Control Systems Managers3.25
- Human Resources Managers3.25
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary3.25
- Computer Network Architects3.25
- Database Architects3.25
- Landscape Architects3.25
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers3.25
- Architectural and Civil Drafters3.25
- Foresters3.25
- Neuropsychologists3.25
- Geographers3.25
- Precision Agriculture Technicians3.25
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians3.25
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary3.25
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.25
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.25
- Curators3.25
- Farm and Home Management Educators3.25
- Hospitalists3.25
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks3.25
- General and Operations Managers3.12
- Advertising and Promotions Managers3.12
- Biomass Power Plant Managers3.12
- Spa Managers3.12
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators3.12
- Management Analysts3.12
- Credit Counselors3.12
- Loan Officers3.12
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents3.12
- Tax Preparers3.12
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts3.12
- Database Administrators3.12
- Data Warehousing Specialists3.12
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators3.12
- Computer Programmers3.12
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects3.12
- Information Technology Project Managers3.12
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists3.12
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Conservation Scientists3.12
- Range Managers3.12
- School Psychologists3.12
- Political Scientists3.12
- Chemical Technicians3.12
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health3.12
- Social Science Research Assistants3.12
- Quality Control Analysts3.12
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.12
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.12
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary3.12
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education3.12
- Art Directors3.12
- Dentists, General3.12
- Dietitians and Nutritionists3.12
- Veterinarians3.12
- Nurse Anesthetists3.12
- Nurse Practitioners3.12
- Anesthesiologists3.12
- Physicians, Pathologists3.12
- Radiologists3.12
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric3.12
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Genetic Counselors3.12
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers3.12
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators3.12
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers3.12
- Air Traffic Controllers3.12
- Chief Sustainability Officers3.00
- Computer and Information Systems Managers3.00
- Gambling Managers3.00
- Clinical Research Coordinators3.00
- Emergency Management Directors3.00
- Funeral Home Managers3.00
- Wind Energy Operations Managers3.00
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products3.00
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors3.00
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers3.00
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators3.00
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists3.00
- Customs Brokers3.00
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners3.00
- Fundraisers3.00
- Business Continuity Planners3.00
- Sustainability Specialists3.00
- Appraisers of Personal and Business Property3.00
- Health Informatics Specialists3.00
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists3.00
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers3.00
- Video Game Designers3.00
- Web Administrators3.00
- Information Security Engineers3.00
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists3.00
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians3.00
- Robotics Technicians3.00
- Automotive Engineering Technicians3.00
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists3.00
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists3.00
- Climate Change Policy Analysts3.00
- Agricultural Technicians3.00
- Food Science Technicians3.00
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians3.00
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists3.00
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary3.00
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary3.00
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary3.00
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.00
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education3.00
- Tutors3.00
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons3.00
- Optometrists3.00
- Physician Assistants3.00
- Anesthesiologist Assistants3.00
- Radiation Therapists3.00
- Registered Nurses3.00
- Critical Care Nurses3.00
- Clinical Nurse Specialists3.00
- Audiologists3.00
- Emergency Medicine Physicians3.00
- General Internal Medicine Physicians3.00
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians3.00
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists3.00
- Cytogenetic Technologists3.00
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists3.00
- Dietetic Technicians3.00
- Orthotists and Prosthetists3.00
- Chefs and Head Cooks3.00
- Insurance Sales Agents3.00
- Real Estate Sales Agents3.00
- Tellers3.00
- Brokerage Clerks3.00
- Freight Forwarders3.00
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers3.00
- Solar Energy Installation Managers3.00
- Electricians3.00
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers3.00
- Geothermal Technicians3.00
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers3.00
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators3.00
- Commercial Pilots3.00
- Traffic Technicians3.00
- Security Managers2.88
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers2.88
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare2.88
- Food Service Managers2.88
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling2.88
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents2.88
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers2.88
- Loss Prevention Managers2.88
- Search Marketing Strategists2.88
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate2.88
- Insurance Underwriters2.88
- Information Security Analysts2.88
- Web Developers2.88
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters2.88
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.88
- Photonics Technicians2.88
- Clinical Neuropsychologists2.88
- Anthropologists and Archeologists2.88
- Nuclear Technicians2.88
- Forest and Conservation Technicians2.88
- Forensic Science Technicians2.88
- Judicial Law Clerks2.88
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary2.88
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education2.88
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School2.88
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School2.88
- Museum Technicians and Conservators2.88
- Instructional Coordinators2.88
- Interior Designers2.88
- Producers and Directors2.88
- Orthodontists2.88
- Podiatrists2.88
- Respiratory Therapists2.88
- Speech-Language Pathologists2.88
- Exercise Physiologists2.88
- Acute Care Nurses2.88
- Dermatologists2.88
- Family Medicine Physicians2.88
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists2.88
- Pediatricians, General2.88
- Psychiatrists2.88
- Urologists2.88
- Sports Medicine Physicians2.88
- Naturopathic Physicians2.88
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians2.88
- Police Identification and Records Officers2.88
- Intelligence Analysts2.88
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2.88
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2.88
- Advertising Sales Agents2.88
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors2.88
- Procurement Clerks2.88
- Log Graders and Scalers2.88
- Sheet Metal Workers2.88
- Construction and Building Inspectors2.88
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment2.88
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay2.88
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians2.88
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers2.88
- Machinists2.88
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic2.88
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners2.88
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers2.88
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians2.88
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers2.88
- Biofuels Processing Technicians2.88
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors2.88
- Transportation Inspectors2.88
- Training and Development Managers2.75
- Lodging Managers2.75
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators2.75
- Labor Relations Specialists2.75
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians2.75
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians2.75
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School2.75
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors2.75
- Set and Exhibit Designers2.75
- Media Programming Directors2.75
- Chiropractors2.75
- Prosthodontists2.75
- Physical Therapists2.75
- Nurse Midwives2.75
- Cytotechnologists2.75
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians2.75
- Pharmacy Technicians2.75
- Opticians, Dispensing2.75
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists2.75
- Medical Assistants2.75
- Firefighters2.75
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers2.75
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2.75
- Real Estate Brokers2.75
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers2.75
- Billing and Posting Clerks2.75
- New Accounts Clerks2.75
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers2.75
- Carpenters2.75
- Medical Equipment Repairers2.75
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators2.75
- Medical Appliance Technicians2.75
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators2.75
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers2.75
- Facilities Managers2.62
- Document Management Specialists2.62
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors2.62
- Community Health Workers2.62
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates2.62
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary2.62
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.62
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists2.62
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses2.62
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives2.62
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists2.62
- Bill and Account Collectors2.62
- Correspondence Clerks2.62
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs2.62
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks2.62
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping2.62
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants2.62
- Office Clerks, General2.62
- Tool and Die Makers2.62
- Patternmakers, Wood2.62
- Chemical Plant and System Operators2.62
- Gem and Diamond Workers2.62
- Administrative Services Managers2.50
- Regulatory Affairs Managers2.50
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes2.50
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage2.50
- Coroners2.50
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors2.50
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers2.50
- Lawyers2.50
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education2.50
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School2.50
- Occupational Therapists2.50
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians2.50
- Surgical Assistants2.50
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers2.50
- Gambling Cage Workers2.50
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks2.50
- Cargo and Freight Agents2.50
- Tile and Stone Setters2.50
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians2.50
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians2.50
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers2.50
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic2.50
- Recycling Coordinators2.50
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels2.50
- Aviation Inspectors2.50
- Computer Network Support Specialists2.38
- Computer User Support Specialists2.38
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers2.38
- Health Education Specialists2.38
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers2.38
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.38
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.38
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary2.38
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary2.38
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School2.38
- Special Effects Artists and Animators2.38
- Orthoptists2.38
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers2.38
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses2.38
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists2.38
- Patient Representatives2.38
- Midwives2.38
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers2.38
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators2.38
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners2.38
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers2.38
- Counter and Rental Clerks2.38
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products2.38
- Stonemasons2.38
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers2.38
- Weatherization Installers and Technicians2.38
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas2.38
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers2.38
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles2.38
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers2.38
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics2.38
- Millwrights2.38
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.38
- Model Makers, Wood2.38
- Gas Plant Operators2.38
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers2.38
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders2.38
- Airfield Operations Specialists2.38
- Ship Engineers2.38
- Compliance Managers2.25
- Human Resources Specialists2.25
- Security Management Specialists2.25
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists2.25
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education2.25
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.25
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary2.25
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary2.25
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary2.25
- Audio and Video Technicians2.25
- Histotechnologists2.25
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists2.25
- Pharmacy Aides2.25
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators2.25
- Fish and Game Wardens2.25
- Private Detectives and Investigators2.25
- Pest Control Workers2.25
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers2.25
- Parts Salespersons2.25
- Retail Salespersons2.25
- Order Clerks2.25
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance2.25
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks2.25
- Agricultural Inspectors2.25
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons2.25
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters2.25
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters2.25
- Avionics Technicians2.25
Source: O*NET database (abilities)