Occupations requiring this knowledge
- Physicists6.81
- Astronomers6.57
- Nanosystems Engineers5.90
- Photonics Engineers5.83
- Agricultural Engineers5.80
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary5.69
- Materials Scientists5.62
- Biochemists and Biophysicists5.60
- Automotive Engineers5.57
- Materials Engineers5.47
- Microsystems Engineers5.40
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary5.39
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists5.35
- Nuclear Engineers5.33
- Fuel Cell Engineers5.27
- Chemical Engineers5.13
- Robotics Engineers5.07
- Wind Energy Engineers5.07
- Environmental Engineers5.05
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers5.00
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers5.00
- Hydrologists5.00
- Water Resource Specialists4.86
- Aerospace Engineers4.84
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary4.79
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators4.79
- Mechanical Drafters4.72
- Water/Wastewater Engineers4.70
- Geothermal Production Managers4.68
- Mechatronics Engineers4.65
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects4.63
- Computer Hardware Engineers4.59
- Nuclear Technicians4.58
- Mechanical Engineers4.56
- Nurse Anesthetists4.56
- Petroleum Engineers4.55
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.55
- Medical Dosimetrists4.55
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer4.49
- Transportation Engineers4.45
- Electrical Engineers4.45
- Geothermal Technicians4.42
- Automotive Engineering Technicians4.41
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists4.41
- Manufacturing Engineers4.35
- Commercial Divers4.33
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians4.33
- Civil Engineers4.29
- Industrial Ecologists4.26
- Mathematicians4.25
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar4.23
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay4.23
- Geodetic Surveyors4.22
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers4.22
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists4.16
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists4.14
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary4.13
- Hydroelectric Production Managers4.11
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.11
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers4.10
- Aviation Inspectors4.06
- Robotics Technicians4.05
- Radiologists4.05
- Orthotists and Prosthetists4.05
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters4.05
- Millwrights4.05
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.03
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians4.01
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers4.01
- Soil and Plant Scientists4.00
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians4.00
- Biomass Power Plant Managers3.99
- Energy Auditors3.97
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers3.96
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians3.94
- Wind Energy Operations Managers3.90
- Architectural and Engineering Managers3.89
- Conservation Scientists3.87
- Radiation Therapists3.86
- Commercial and Industrial Designers3.85
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists3.85
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors3.83
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.83
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.82
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians3.81
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers3.81
- Anesthesiologists3.80
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers3.79
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists3.78
- Photonics Technicians3.77
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers3.75
- Chemists3.72
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators3.72
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers3.71
- Construction Managers3.65
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.65
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians3.65
- Biofuels Production Managers3.63
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians3.60
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas3.60
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians3.60
- Ship Engineers3.60
- Optometrists3.57
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers3.57
- Carpenters3.55
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians3.54
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators3.54
- Computer and Information Research Scientists3.53
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers3.53
- Medical Appliance Technicians3.53
- Industrial Engineers3.49
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.48
- Validation Engineers3.45
- Firefighters3.45
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.44
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians3.44
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians3.44
- Power Plant Operators3.42
- Food Scientists and Technologists3.41
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health3.41
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators3.41
- Biologists3.40
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary3.40
- Sales Engineers3.40
- Helpers--Electricians3.37
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers3.37
- Environmental Restoration Planners3.36
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval3.35
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists3.35
- Gas Plant Operators3.35
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door3.33
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics3.32
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers3.31
- Respiratory Therapists3.28
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists3.27
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers3.27
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists3.22
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists3.22
- Agricultural Technicians3.20
- Commercial Pilots3.20
- Cost Estimators3.19
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians3.19
- Orthodontists3.18
- Biomass Plant Technicians3.18
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.16
- Biofuels Processing Technicians3.15
- Bioinformatics Scientists3.14
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health3.13
- Physical Therapists3.13
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment3.13
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists3.12
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment3.12
- Avionics Technicians3.09
- Construction and Building Inspectors3.08
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.07
- Landscape Architects3.05
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists3.05
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers3.05
- Climate Change Policy Analysts3.04
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators3.03
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers3.03
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians3.02
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines3.01
- Fence Erectors3.00
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers3.00
- Quality Control Systems Managers2.99
- General Internal Medicine Physicians2.99
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers2.96
- Wind Energy Development Managers2.96
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.96
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers2.92
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas2.91
- Urologists2.90
- Riggers2.90
- Transportation Inspectors2.88
- Animal Scientists2.87
- Pile Driver Operators2.87
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers2.87
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers2.87
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers2.87
- Emergency Medicine Physicians2.86
- Sheet Metal Workers2.86
- Anesthesiologist Assistants2.84
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators2.84
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders2.84
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary2.83
- Motorcycle Mechanics2.83
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics2.83
- Precision Agriculture Technicians2.82
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors2.82
- Electricians2.80
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers2.77
- Crane and Tower Operators2.77
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors2.75
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators2.73
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners2.73
- Surveyors2.70
- Architectural and Civil Drafters2.70
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.70
- Tutors2.68
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas2.67
- Bicycle Repairers2.67
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels2.67
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers2.66
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters2.65
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas2.65
- Audio and Video Technicians2.64
- Dentists, General2.64
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians2.64
- Rock Splitters, Quarry2.64
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders2.63
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.62
- Set and Exhibit Designers2.62
- Athletic Trainers2.61
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers2.61
- Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic2.61
- Coroners2.60
- Audiologists2.59
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation2.59
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners2.59
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators2.59
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.58
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers2.57
- Food Batchmakers2.57
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.57
- Sailors and Marine Oilers2.56
- Microbiologists2.55
- Fishing and Hunting Workers2.55
- Pipelayers2.55
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary2.54
- Solar Energy Installation Managers2.54
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians2.54
- Forensic Science Technicians2.53
- Medical Equipment Repairers2.53
- Sustainability Specialists2.52
- Boilermakers2.52
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics2.51
- Watch and Clock Repairers2.51
- Geographers2.50
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters2.50
- Veterinarians2.49
- Facilities Managers2.48
- Weatherization Installers and Technicians2.48
- Rail Car Repairers2.48
- Wellhead Pumpers2.47
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians2.46
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians2.46
- Forest and Conservation Technicians2.46
- Critical Care Nurses2.46
- Opticians, Dispensing2.46
- Helpers--Extraction Workers2.46
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers2.45
- Geneticists2.44
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders2.43
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators2.43
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.42
- Naturopathic Physicians2.40
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants2.40
- Logistics Engineers2.39
- Physician Assistants2.38
- Fish and Game Wardens2.38
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers2.38
- Mechanical Door Repairers2.38
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers2.37
- Traffic Technicians2.37
- Exercise Physiologists2.36
- Orthoptists2.36
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists2.35
- Helpers--Carpenters2.35
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric2.34
- Hearing Aid Specialists2.34
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.33
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators2.33
- Roofers2.32
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons2.31
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery2.31
- Chief Sustainability Officers2.30
- Farm and Home Management Educators2.30
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic2.30
- Chemical Plant and System Operators2.30
- Natural Sciences Managers2.29
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary2.29
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical2.27
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians2.26
- Video Game Designers2.25
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.25
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters2.25
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.23
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers2.23
- Air Traffic Controllers2.23
- Home Appliance Repairers2.22
- Dredge Operators2.22
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.21
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.20
- Hoist and Winch Operators2.19
- Police Identification and Records Officers2.18
- Agricultural Equipment Operators2.17
- Preventive Medicine Physicians2.16
- Team Assemblers2.16
- Bioinformatics Technicians2.15
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators2.15
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists2.14
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers2.14
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers2.13
- Motorboat Operators2.13
- Highway Maintenance Workers2.11
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals2.10
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles2.10
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall2.10
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors2.10
- Emergency Management Directors2.09
- Physicians, Pathologists2.09
- Sports Medicine Physicians2.09
- Hospitalists2.08
- Computer Programmers2.07
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers2.07
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas2.06
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.06
- Environmental Economists2.04
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers2.04
- Physical Therapist Assistants2.03
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.03
- Model Makers, Wood2.02
- Athletes and Sports Competitors2.01
- Regulatory Affairs Managers2.00
- Quality Control Analysts2.00
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles1.98
- Industrial Production Managers1.97
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand1.97
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers1.96
- Security Management Specialists1.95
- Clinical Nurse Specialists1.95
- Meter Readers, Utilities1.95
- Neurologists1.94
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians1.94
- Museum Technicians and Conservators1.93
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers1.93
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers1.93
- Tool and Die Makers1.92
- Occupational Therapists1.91
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters1.91
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers1.91
- Security Managers1.90
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects1.90
- Operations Research Analysts1.90
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers1.90
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists1.89
- Chiropractors1.89
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers1.89
- Sound Engineering Technicians1.88
- Security Guards1.88
- Nurse Practitioners1.87
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.87
- General and Operations Managers1.85
- Machinists1.85
- Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters1.84
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling1.83
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers1.82
- Range Managers1.81
- Choreographers1.81
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners1.81
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance1.81
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers1.81
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers1.80
- Surgical Assistants1.78
- Parking Enforcement Workers1.78
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse1.77
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.77
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation1.76
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists1.75
- Podiatrists1.74
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining1.74
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators1.73
- Patternmakers, Wood1.73
- Logging Equipment Operators1.72
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers1.72
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers1.71
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers1.70
- Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers1.70
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary1.69
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School1.69
- Segmental Pavers1.69
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic1.69
- Chemical Technicians1.68
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists1.68
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers1.68
- Food Science Technicians1.67
- Biological Technicians1.67
- Forest and Conservation Workers1.67
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1.67
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters1.67
- Bakers1.67
- Airfield Operations Specialists1.67
- Remote Sensing Technicians1.66
- Endoscopy Technicians1.65
- Park Naturalists1.64
- Paperhangers1.63
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing1.63
- Tire Builders1.62
- Costume Attendants1.61
- Stonemasons1.61
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers1.61
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters1.61
- Transportation Planners1.60
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers1.60
- Dental Laboratory Technicians1.60
- Chefs and Head Cooks1.58
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining1.58
- Information Technology Project Managers1.57
- Statisticians1.57
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education1.57
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary1.57
- Pediatricians, General1.57
- Allergists and Immunologists1.57
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors1.57
- Roof Bolters, Mining1.56
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers1.56
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners1.56
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1.55
- Occupational Therapy Aides1.54
- Glaziers1.54
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.54
- Nurse Midwives1.53
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers1.53
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.53
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders1.53
- Photographers1.50
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers1.50
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists1.49
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School1.49
- Loss Prevention Managers1.48
- Histology Technicians1.48
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers1.48
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders1.48
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products1.47
- Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers1.47
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School1.46
- Prosthodontists1.46
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers1.46
- Foresters1.45
- Phlebotomists1.45
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders1.45
- Family Medicine Physicians1.44
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators1.44
- Pest Control Workers1.43
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons1.43
- Technical Writers1.42
- Nursing Assistants1.42
- Transit and Railroad Police1.42
- Animal Control Workers1.42
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers1.41
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1.41
- Interior Designers1.40
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists1.40
- Flight Attendants1.40
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs1.40
- Broadcast Technicians1.39
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1.39
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers1.38
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary1.37
- Psychiatrists1.37
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers1.37
- Potters, Manufacturing1.37
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage1.36
- Embalmers1.36
- Tile and Stone Setters1.36
- Tire Repairers and Changers1.36
- Locomotive Engineers1.36
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products1.35
- Computer Network Architects1.35
- Computer User Support Specialists1.34
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders1.34
- Light Truck Drivers1.34
- Acute Care Nurses1.33
- Coaches and Scouts1.32
- Surgical Technologists1.31
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders1.31
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers1.30
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators1.30
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists1.30
- Manicurists and Pedicurists1.30
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School1.29
- Cytogenetic Technologists1.29
- Chief Executives1.28
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary1.28
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.28
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers1.28
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing1.28
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products1.27
- Logistics Analysts1.27
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic1.27
- Self-Enrichment Teachers1.26
- Clinical Research Coordinators1.25
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists1.25
- Biostatisticians1.25
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators1.25
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria1.25
- Animal Breeders1.25
- Carpet Installers1.25
- Histotechnologists1.24
Source: O*NET database (knowledge)
