Occupations requiring this knowledge
- Geneticists6.80
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary6.77
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists6.69
- Biochemists and Biophysicists6.45
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists6.35
- Bioinformatics Scientists6.21
- Biologists6.16
- Microbiologists6.14
- Physicians, Pathologists5.98
- Animal Scientists5.87
- Biological Technicians5.74
- Preventive Medicine Physicians5.74
- Urologists5.71
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists5.69
- Family Medicine Physicians5.69
- Physician Assistants5.65
- Epidemiologists5.63
- General Internal Medicine Physicians5.63
- Hospitalists5.62
- Genetic Counselors5.57
- Veterinarians5.48
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary5.42
- Soil and Plant Scientists5.40
- Environmental Restoration Planners5.36
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary5.36
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians5.32
- Naturopathic Physicians5.32
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers5.26
- Emergency Medicine Physicians5.24
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists5.22
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary5.16
- Agricultural Engineers5.15
- Neurologists5.14
- Natural Sciences Managers5.07
- Nurse Anesthetists5.04
- Nurse Practitioners5.04
- Bioinformatics Technicians5.03
- Anesthesiologists5.03
- Optometrists5.00
- Sports Medicine Physicians5.00
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses4.96
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.92
- Cytogenetic Technologists4.90
- Radiologists4.89
- Environmental Engineers4.86
- Coroners4.85
- Conservation Scientists4.83
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary4.80
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary4.80
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons4.77
- Clinical Nurse Specialists4.71
- Fish and Game Wardens4.68
- Nurse Midwives4.67
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists4.63
- Cytotechnologists4.59
- Clinical Neuropsychologists4.58
- Dietitians and Nutritionists4.57
- Psychiatrists4.57
- Critical Care Nurses4.56
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health4.55
- Podiatrists4.53
- Water/Wastewater Engineers4.52
- Medical Dosimetrists4.50
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers4.49
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary4.48
- Chiropractors4.44
- Allergists and Immunologists4.42
- Foresters4.37
- Farm and Home Management Educators4.37
- Water Resource Specialists4.36
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers4.36
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists4.35
- Range Managers4.33
- Food Scientists and Technologists4.32
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians4.32
- Dermatologists4.31
- Biostatisticians4.29
- Pharmacists4.29
- Industrial Ecologists4.26
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health4.24
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists4.24
- Hydrologists4.17
- Audiologists4.14
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric4.11
- Pediatricians, General4.10
- Fishing and Hunting Workers4.10
- Park Naturalists4.08
- Neuropsychologists4.08
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary4.08
- Regulatory Affairs Managers4.00
- Acupuncturists4.00
- Histotechnologists4.00
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians3.96
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation3.91
- Nuclear Engineers3.90
- Acute Care Nurses3.89
- Midwives3.88
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators3.88
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists3.85
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.83
- Respiratory Therapists3.83
- Exercise Physiologists3.82
- Food Science Technicians3.80
- Landscape Architects3.75
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers3.75
- Physical Therapist Assistants3.75
- Precision Agriculture Technicians3.74
- Orthodontists3.74
- Funeral Home Managers3.73
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists3.72
- Dentists, General3.72
- Histology Technicians3.71
- Agricultural Technicians3.70
- Medical Equipment Preparers3.68
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians3.67
- Radiation Therapists3.63
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers3.63
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors3.60
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors3.60
- Surgical Assistants3.60
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists3.58
- Orthotists and Prosthetists3.57
- Chief Sustainability Officers3.56
- Occupational Therapists3.55
- Nanosystems Engineers3.52
- Anthropologists and Archeologists3.50
- Physical Therapists3.50
- Embalmers3.50
- Anesthesiologist Assistants3.45
- Animal Control Workers3.42
- Athletic Trainers3.41
- Geographers3.40
- Animal Breeders3.40
- Climate Change Policy Analysts3.39
- Prosthodontists3.39
- Forest and Conservation Technicians3.38
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers3.34
- Environmental Economists3.33
- Forensic Science Technicians3.31
- Sustainability Specialists3.30
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians3.30
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists3.30
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary3.29
- Biofuels Production Managers3.27
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary3.27
- Orthoptists3.21
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.20
- Clinical Research Coordinators3.15
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists3.15
- Forest and Conservation Workers3.14
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists3.09
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers3.07
- Endoscopy Technicians3.04
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals3.03
- Pest Control Workers3.02
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists3.00
- Chemists2.97
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers2.97
- Phlebotomists2.95
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse2.93
- Health Education Specialists2.91
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers2.91
- Clinical Data Managers2.90
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School2.87
- Police Identification and Records Officers2.87
- Statisticians2.86
- Massage Therapists2.85
- Security Guards2.84
- Geothermal Production Managers2.81
- Surgical Technologists2.81
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators2.80
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists2.80
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers2.79
- Hearing Aid Specialists2.78
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians2.77
- Community Health Workers2.76
- Quality Control Systems Managers2.74
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers2.70
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers2.68
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling2.67
- Speech-Language Pathologists2.61
- Registered Nurses2.58
- Health Informatics Specialists2.57
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors2.57
- Opticians, Dispensing2.52
- Materials Scientists2.48
- Tutors2.45
- Emergency Management Directors2.41
- Medical and Health Services Managers2.39
- Medical Assistants2.39
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians2.39
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists2.35
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses2.35
- Firefighters2.33
- Urban and Regional Planners2.32
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians2.32
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians2.32
- Food Batchmakers2.32
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians2.29
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary2.28
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School2.28
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects2.26
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary2.25
- Chefs and Head Cooks2.25
- Agricultural Inspectors2.23
- Nuclear Technicians2.22
- Healthcare Social Workers2.22
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School2.20
- Microsystems Engineers2.19
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education2.18
- Chemical Engineers2.17
- Animal Caretakers2.15
- Commercial Divers2.15
- Mental Health Counselors2.14
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance2.14
- Quality Control Analysts2.11
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education2.10
- Biofuels Processing Technicians2.10
- Occupational Therapy Assistants2.08
- Animal Trainers2.08
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education2.07
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2.07
- Computer and Information Research Scientists2.06
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary2.05
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers2.04
- Nannies2.04
- Parking Enforcement Workers2.03
- Facilities Managers2.01
- Medical Appliance Technicians2.01
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products2.00
- Transportation Engineers2.00
- Materials Engineers2.00
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists2.00
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators1.96
- Mathematicians1.95
- Recreational Therapists1.95
- Airfield Operations Specialists1.95
- Customs and Border Protection Officers1.94
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary1.93
- Dental Hygienists1.93
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar1.91
- Construction Managers1.90
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers1.90
- Highway Maintenance Workers1.90
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School1.87
- Occupational Therapy Aides1.85
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers1.85
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers1.84
- Pharmacy Technicians1.84
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers1.84
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary1.82
- Dietetic Technicians1.82
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers1.81
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.81
- Manicurists and Pedicurists1.81
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education1.79
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners1.79
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators1.79
- Astronomers1.78
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary1.77
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School1.77
- Music Therapists1.77
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary1.75
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians1.75
- Aviation Inspectors1.75
- Validation Engineers1.74
- Chemical Technicians1.71
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners1.71
- Biomass Plant Technicians1.71
- Petroleum Engineers1.70
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers1.70
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators1.70
- Dental Assistants1.69
- Nursing Assistants1.68
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.65
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary1.64
- Biomass Power Plant Managers1.63
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators1.63
- Social Science Research Assistants1.62
- Manufacturing Engineers1.60
- Mechanical Engineers1.60
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians1.60
- Coaches and Scouts1.60
- Skincare Specialists1.60
- Motorboat Operators1.60
- Wind Energy Engineers1.59
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary1.57
- Museum Technicians and Conservators1.57
- Geothermal Technicians1.56
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval1.55
- Agricultural Equipment Operators1.55
- Rock Splitters, Quarry1.55
- Millwrights1.55
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels1.55
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare1.54
- Robotics Engineers1.53
- Energy Auditors1.52
- Wind Energy Operations Managers1.51
- Security Managers1.50
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers1.49
- Commercial and Industrial Designers1.49
- Civil Engineers1.48
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters1.48
- Pipelayers1.48
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.48
- Dental Laboratory Technicians1.48
- Architectural and Engineering Managers1.46
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators1.46
- Transit and Railroad Police1.45
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door1.45
- School Psychologists1.44
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary1.44
- Freight Forwarders1.44
- Interpreters and Translators1.43
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.43
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors1.42
- History Teachers, Postsecondary1.41
- Physical Therapist Aides1.41
- Wind Energy Development Managers1.40
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas1.40
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers1.40
- Psychiatric Technicians1.39
- Weatherization Installers and Technicians1.39
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers1.37
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders1.37
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts1.36
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists1.36
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.36
- Transportation Planners1.35
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas1.35
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs1.35
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians1.34
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary1.34
- Automotive Engineers1.33
- Automotive Engineering Technicians1.33
- Sailors and Marine Oilers1.33
- Wellhead Pumpers1.33
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators1.32
- Cost Estimators1.32
- Sociologists1.32
- Funeral Attendants1.32
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists1.31
- Fallers1.31
- Transportation Inspectors1.31
- Photonics Engineers1.30
- Historians1.30
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants1.29
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary1.28
- Helpers--Electricians1.28
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary1.27
- Chief Executives1.26
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1.26
- Instructional Coordinators1.25
- Floral Designers1.25
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators1.25
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers1.25
- Medical Equipment Repairers1.25
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers1.24
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers1.23
- Travel Guides1.23
- Meter Readers, Utilities1.23
- Ship Engineers1.23
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.22
- Patient Representatives1.22
- Log Graders and Scalers1.22
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders1.22
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors1.22
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers1.21
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers1.20
- Home Health Aides1.20
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products1.20
- Marriage and Family Therapists1.19
- Hydroelectric Production Managers1.18
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators1.18
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers1.18
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians1.18
- Compliance Managers1.17
- Logisticians1.17
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.17
- Teaching Assistants, Special Education1.16
- Art Therapists1.16
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers1.16
- Tour Guides and Escorts1.16
- Paperhangers1.14
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers1.14
- Logistics Engineers1.13
- Physicists1.13
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants1.12
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education1.12
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators1.12
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant1.12
- Industrial Engineers1.11
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary1.11
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists1.11
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products1.10
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators1.10
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians1.10
- Gas Plant Operators1.10
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters1.10
- Remote Sensing Technicians1.09
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool1.09
- Personal Care Aides1.09
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay1.09
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics1.09
- Riggers1.09
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors1.08
- Farm Labor Contractors1.06
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers1.05
- Choreographers1.05
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers1.05
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders1.05
- Recycling Coordinators1.05
- Cooks, Private Household1.04
- Procurement Clerks1.04
- Construction and Building Inspectors1.04
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria1.03
- Billing and Posting Clerks1.03
- Logging Equipment Operators1.02
- Spa Managers1.01
- Compliance Officers1.01
- Psychiatric Aides1.01
- Medical Transcriptionists1.01
- Surveyors1.00
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1.00
- Helpers--Extraction Workers1.00
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders1.00
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders1.00
- Passenger Attendants1.00
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment0.99
- Shampooers0.98
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators0.98
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic0.98
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic0.98
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers0.97
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers0.97
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand0.97
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers0.96
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas0.96
- Food Service Managers0.95
- Robotics Technicians0.95
- Intelligence Analysts0.95
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers0.95
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education0.94
- Butchers and Meat Cutters0.94
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders0.94
- Statistical Assistants0.93
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators0.93
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary0.92
- Special Effects Artists and Animators0.92
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators0.92
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers0.92
- Photonics Technicians0.91
- Chemical Plant and System Operators0.91
- Social and Community Service Managers0.90
- Computer Hardware Engineers0.90
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials0.90
- Cargo and Freight Agents0.90
- Segmental Pavers0.90
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists0.89
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers0.89
- File Clerks0.89
- Commercial Pilots0.89
- Interior Designers0.88
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical0.88
- Pile Driver Operators0.87
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters0.87
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers0.87
- Industrial Production Managers0.86
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders0.86
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners0.85
- Architectural and Civil Drafters0.85
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term0.85
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists0.83
- Solar Energy Installation Managers0.83
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas0.82
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers0.82
- Management Analysts0.81
- Mechatronics Engineers0.81
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary0.81
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.81
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance0.81
- Helpers--Carpenters0.81
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining0.81
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary0.80
- Correctional Officers and Jailers0.80
- Carpenters0.80
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters0.79
- Home Appliance Repairers0.79
- Clergy0.78
- Private Detectives and Investigators0.78
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers0.78
- Power Plant Operators0.78
- Insurance Underwriters0.77
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers0.77
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists0.76
- Childcare Workers0.76
- Economists0.75
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers0.75
- Light Truck Drivers0.75
- Administrative Services Managers0.74
Source: O*NET database (knowledge)