Mathematics

Knowledge Area

Occupations requiring this knowledge

Mathematicians6.65
Physicists6.59
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary6.52
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary6.51
Operations Research Analysts6.43
Astronomers6.43
Actuaries6.36
Environmental Economists6.26
Statisticians6.24
Economists6.08
Financial Quantitative Analysts6.05
Atmospheric and Space Scientists6.00
Bioinformatics Technicians5.99
Agricultural Engineers5.90
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary5.90
Biostatisticians5.83
Biochemists and Biophysicists5.80
Hydrologists5.78
Geodetic Surveyors5.74
Photonics Engineers5.74
Cost Estimators5.73
Computer Hardware Engineers5.72
Nuclear Engineers5.71
Materials Scientists5.71
Microsystems Engineers5.65
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary5.65
Aerospace Engineers5.57
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary5.55
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary5.54
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers5.52
Automotive Engineers5.52
Nanosystems Engineers5.52
Wind Energy Engineers5.52
Surveyors5.50
Robotics Engineers5.50
Bioinformatics Scientists5.50
Business Teachers, Postsecondary5.50
Animal Scientists5.48
Industrial Ecologists5.48
Investment Fund Managers5.46
Water Resource Specialists5.45
Computer and Information Research Scientists5.43
Chemical Engineers5.43
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists5.40
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer5.38
Materials Engineers5.35
Epidemiologists5.32
Statistical Assistants5.32
Environmental Engineers5.24
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers5.19
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers5.19
Fuel Cell Engineers5.14
Soil and Plant Scientists5.14
Treasurers and Controllers5.13
Logistics Engineers5.13
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists5.13
Water/Wastewater Engineers5.13
Manufacturing Engineers5.12
Civil Engineers5.10
Sales Engineers5.10
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary5.06
Transportation Engineers5.05
Petroleum Engineers5.02
Electrical Engineers5.01
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.99
Molecular and Cellular Biologists4.96
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary4.96
Logistics Analysts4.95
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.93
Accountants and Auditors4.92
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists4.92
Architectural and Engineering Managers4.91
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers4.91
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar4.91
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists4.90
Transportation Planners4.90
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians4.88
Nurse Anesthetists4.88
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary4.87
Industrial Engineers4.86
Robotics Technicians4.86
Validation Engineers4.85
Mechanical Drafters4.84
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians4.84
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.84
Database Architects4.81
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers4.81
Survey Researchers4.81
Video Game Designers4.80
Mechanical Engineers4.80
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks4.77
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.76
Credit Analysts4.75
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.75
Sociologists4.75
Special Education Teachers, Middle School4.75
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay4.74
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators4.74
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists4.73
Political Scientists4.73
Millwrights4.73
Clinical Neuropsychologists4.71
Conservation Scientists4.70
Computer and Information Systems Managers4.67
Business Intelligence Analysts4.67
Mechatronics Engineers4.67
Geneticists4.64
Tutors4.64
Chief Executives4.63
Geothermal Production Managers4.63
Database Administrators4.63
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors4.63
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products4.62
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians4.62
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers4.62
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts4.60
Medical Dosimetrists4.60
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.59
Automotive Engineering Technicians4.59
Personal Financial Advisors4.58
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects4.58
Quality Control Analysts4.58
Preventive Medicine Physicians4.58
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators4.58
Management Analysts4.57
Data Warehousing Specialists4.55
Software Developers4.55
Chemists4.55
Logisticians4.54
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate4.54
Computer Programmers4.54
Budget Analysts4.52
Genetic Counselors4.52
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians4.52
Natural Sciences Managers4.50
Solar Energy Systems Engineers4.50
Biologists4.50
Electrical and Electronics Drafters4.49
Neurologists4.49
Financial Managers4.48
Remote Sensing Technicians4.48
Biofuels Production Managers4.46
Aviation Inspectors4.46
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians4.43
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists4.43
General Internal Medicine Physicians4.42
Pharmacists4.41
Marketing Managers4.40
Construction Managers4.40
Tax Preparers4.40
Biomass Power Plant Managers4.39
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.39
Climate Change Policy Analysts4.39
Precision Agriculture Technicians4.39
Supply Chain Managers4.38
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary4.38
Medical and Health Services Managers4.36
Environmental Restoration Planners4.36
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary4.36
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers4.35
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers4.35
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists4.35
Compensation and Benefits Managers4.33
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers4.33
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists4.33
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment4.33
Gambling Managers4.32
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists4.32
Food Scientists and Technologists4.32
School Psychologists4.32
Neuropsychologists4.32
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary4.32
Freight Forwarders4.31
Energy Auditors4.31
Search Marketing Strategists4.30
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians4.30
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products4.30
Education Teachers, Postsecondary4.29
Advertising Sales Agents4.29
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators4.29
Surveying and Mapping Technicians4.28
Photonics Technicians4.27
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.27
Dietitians and Nutritionists4.27
Helpers--Roofers4.26
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products4.25
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists4.25
Urban and Regional Planners4.25
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents4.25
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers4.24
Commercial and Industrial Designers4.24
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists4.24
Carpenters4.24
Power Distributors and Dispatchers4.24
Microbiologists4.23
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators4.23
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary4.22
Health Education Specialists4.22
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers4.22
Foresters4.21
Quality Control Systems Managers4.20
Hydroelectric Production Managers4.20
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers4.20
Loan Officers4.20
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education4.20
Veterinarians4.20
Patternmakers, Wood4.20
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists4.19
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas4.19
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles4.18
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic4.18
Financial Examiners4.17
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary4.16
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors4.16
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products4.15
Order Clerks4.15
Insulation Workers, Mechanical4.15
Solar Photovoltaic Installers4.15
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers4.15
Loss Prevention Managers4.14
Health Informatics Specialists4.14
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval4.14
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.14
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary4.13
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians4.13
Architectural and Civil Drafters4.12
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents4.11
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric4.11
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers4.11
Recycling Coordinators4.11
Wind Energy Development Managers4.10
Geographers4.10
Optometrists4.10
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants4.10
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School4.09
Urologists4.09
Spa Managers4.08
Wind Energy Operations Managers4.08
Opticians, Dispensing4.08
General and Operations Managers4.07
Social Science Research Assistants4.07
Social and Community Service Managers4.06
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers4.06
Purchasing Managers4.05
New Accounts Clerks4.05
Critical Care Nurses4.04
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters4.04
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists4.03
Nuclear Medicine Technologists4.03
Traffic Technicians4.02
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators4.01
Human Resources Managers4.00
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health4.00
Orthotists and Prosthetists4.00
Real Estate Sales Agents4.00
Construction and Building Inspectors4.00
Gambling Dealers3.99
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles3.99
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers3.98
Education Administrators, Postsecondary3.97
Insurance Underwriters3.97
Geothermal Technicians3.97
Nurse Practitioners3.96
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians3.96
Chefs and Head Cooks3.96
Information Technology Project Managers3.95
Parts Salespersons3.95
Brokerage Clerks3.94
Avionics Technicians3.94
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic3.94
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors3.94
Transportation Inspectors3.94
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary3.93
Farm and Home Management Educators3.93
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary3.92
Fundraising Managers3.91
Lodging Managers3.91
Web Developers3.91
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses3.91
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.90
Chief Sustainability Officers3.89
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners3.89
Stonemasons3.88
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property3.87
Helpers--Electricians3.87
Fundraisers3.86
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians3.86
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents3.85
Clinical Data Managers3.85
Radiation Therapists3.84
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers3.84
Sheet Metal Workers3.84
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders3.84
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.83
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment3.82
Clinical Nurse Specialists3.81
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door3.81
Tool and Die Makers3.81
Model Makers, Wood3.81
Customs Brokers3.80
Forest and Conservation Technicians3.80
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians3.80
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.79
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers3.79
Online Merchants3.78
Network and Computer Systems Administrators3.77
Sales Managers3.76
Credit Counselors3.76
Computer Systems Analysts3.76
Physician Assistants3.76
Procurement Clerks3.76
Correspondence Clerks3.76
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks3.76
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators3.75
Environmental Compliance Inspectors3.75
Nuclear Technicians3.75
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters3.75
Bicycle Repairers3.75
Industrial Production Managers3.74
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling3.74
Range Managers3.74
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers3.74
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic3.74
Compliance Managers3.73
Allergists and Immunologists3.72
Hearing Aid Specialists3.72
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas3.72
Wind Turbine Service Technicians3.72
Funeral Home Managers3.71
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects3.71
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary3.71
Cytogenetic Technologists3.71
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers3.71
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers3.71
Computer Network Architects3.70
Landscape Architects3.70
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists3.70
Instructional Coordinators3.69
Respiratory Therapists3.69
Emergency Medicine Physicians3.69
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3.69
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians3.69
Exercise Physiologists3.68
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers3.68
Structural Iron and Steel Workers3.68
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.68
Food Science Technicians3.67
Loan Interviewers and Clerks3.67
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education3.66
Billing and Posting Clerks3.66
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers3.66
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.66
Web Administrators3.65
Document Management Specialists3.65
Animal Breeders3.65
Pharmacy Technicians3.64
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers3.64
Dietetic Technicians3.63
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians3.63
Electricians3.63
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers3.63
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.63
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers3.63
Chemical Technicians3.62
Agricultural Inspectors3.62
Sustainability Specialists3.61
Nurse Midwives3.61
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers3.61
Bill and Account Collectors3.61
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan3.60
Audiologists3.59
Anesthesiologists3.59
Insurance Sales Agents3.59
Helpers--Carpenters3.59
Obstetricians and Gynecologists3.58
Hospitalists3.58
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers3.58
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes3.57
Agricultural Technicians3.57
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3.57
Weatherization Installers and Technicians3.57
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary3.56
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School3.56
Radiologists3.56
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks3.56
Data Entry Keyers3.56
Riggers3.56
Advertising and Promotions Managers3.55
Biological Technicians3.55
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education3.55
Pile Driver Operators3.55
Administrative Services Managers3.54
Machinists3.54
Gas Plant Operators3.54
Air Traffic Controllers3.54
Information Security Analysts3.53
Anesthesiologist Assistants3.53
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators3.53
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators3.52
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3.52
Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing3.52
Firefighters3.51
Food Service Managers3.50
Emergency Management Directors3.50
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers3.50
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners3.50
Paperhangers3.50
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters3.50
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.50
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers3.50
Sports Medicine Physicians3.48
Fish and Game Wardens3.48
Solar Energy Installation Managers3.48
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines3.48
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers3.48
Farm Labor Contractors3.47
Boilermakers3.46
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians3.46
Regulatory Affairs Specialists3.45
Labor Relations Specialists3.45
Media Programming Directors3.45
Floor Sanders and Finishers3.45
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers3.45
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School3.44
Carpet Installers3.44
Interior Designers3.43
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers3.43
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers3.43
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians3.42
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers3.42
Chiropractors3.40
Registered Nurses3.40
Naturopathic Physicians3.40
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping3.40
Biomass Plant Technicians3.39
Family Medicine Physicians3.38
Real Estate Brokers3.38
Customer Service Representatives3.38
Brickmasons and Blockmasons3.38
Orthodontists3.37
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators3.36
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education3.36
Technical Writers3.36
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers3.36
Regulatory Affairs Managers3.35
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare3.34
Tellers3.34
Motorcycle Mechanics3.34
Potters, Manufacturing3.34
Coaches and Scouts3.32
Neurodiagnostic Technologists3.32
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters3.32
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health3.31
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons3.31
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers3.31
Facilities Managers3.30
Security Managers3.30
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators3.30
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians3.30
Mechanical Door Repairers3.30
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School3.29
Orthoptists3.29
Costume Attendants3.29
Automotive Body and Related Repairers3.29
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3.29
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators3.28
Commercial Divers3.28
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary3.27
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive3.27
Tile and Stone Setters3.27
Information Security Engineers3.26
Log Graders and Scalers3.26
Glaziers3.26
Dermatologists3.25
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists3.25
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers3.25
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas3.25
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas3.25
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters3.25
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers3.22
Prepress Technicians and Workers3.22
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators3.21
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants3.21
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters3.21
Gem and Diamond Workers3.21
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators3.21
Security Management Specialists3.20
Anthropologists and Archeologists3.20
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers3.20
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand3.20
Set and Exhibit Designers3.19
Ship Engineers3.19
Wellhead Pumpers3.19
Museum Technicians and Conservators3.18
Postal Service Clerks3.18
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers3.17
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers3.17
Intelligence Analysts3.17

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