Career fit · O*NET® 31.0 · BLS pay and outlook
Jobs for problem solvers: analytical careers with strong investigative interests.
190 occupations, each shown with the O*NET ratings that put it here, its BLS median pay, projected growth and typical education. Filter, sort and compare.
Analytical careers190166 pay $75K+ · 55 growing 7%+ · 6 without a degree
Quick answer
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 190 analytical careers: occupations with an O*NET Investigative interest score of 5 or higher. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Radiologist ($420,860), Anesthesiologist ($391,490), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($352,220). The ratings describe each occupation as a whole, not every job or every person in it.
- Occupations
- 190
- meet the published rule
- BLS median $75,000+
- 166
- of 190
- Growing 7%+ by 2035
- 55
- of 190, BLS projections
- No degree typically
- 6
- of 190, O*NET education
Data Most common fields: science (48), healthcare practitioners (43), architecture and engineering (38), computer and math (24), education (24).
How it's measured
The rule, in full
Data No hidden score: the components are listed and shown for every occupation.
Formula
Included: occupations with an O*NET Investigative interest score of 5.0 or higher (1–7; working with ideas, research and problem solving). Sorted by that score.
What it does not measure
Whether you will like the job, how stressful you would find it, or your personality. Ratings are occupation averages.
- Investigative interest
- Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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| Occupation · why it is here | Typical education | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $140,300 | +21.8% | n/a |
| MathematicianInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $126,710 | +0.6% | Doctoral |
| Biostatistician (BLS: Statisticians)Investigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $105,650 | +11.0% | Master's |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $127,410 | +12.3% | Post-doctoral |
| MicrobiologistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $87,990 | +6.2% | Bachelor's |
| Bioinformatics Scientist (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Investigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Master's |
| Geneticist (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Investigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Post-doctoral |
| Biologist (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Investigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Master's |
| EpidemiologistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $87,220 | +18.7% | Master's |
| Medical ScientistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $103,410 | +12.6% | Doctoral |
| AstronomerInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $128,820 | +7.8% | Doctoral |
| PhysicistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $172,250 | +7.2% | Doctoral |
| Environmental ScientistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $82,220 | +6.1% | Bachelor's |
| Industrial Ecologist (BLS: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health)Investigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $82,220 | +6.1% | Master's |
| GeologistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $101,920 | +5.1% | Bachelor's |
| EconomistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $124,720 | +4.7% | Master's |
| Environmental Economist (BLS: Economists)Investigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $124,720 | +4.7% | Doctoral |
| Neuropsychologist (BLS: Psychologists, All Other)Investigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $110,840 | +2.3% | Post-doctoral |
| Clinical Neuropsychologist (BLS: Psychologists, All Other)Investigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $110,840 | +2.3% | Post-doctoral |
| NeurologistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $248,560 | +6.4% | Post-doctoral |
| PathologistInvestigative interest 7.00 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $312,400 | +4.8% | Post-doctoral |
| ZoologistInvestigative interest 6.99 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 6.99 | $76,780 | +3.6% | n/a |
| Data ScientistInvestigative interest 6.98 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 6.98 | $120,230 | +34.6% | n/a |
| Allergists and Immunologists (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Investigative interest 6.95 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 6.95 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| Animal ScientistInvestigative interest 6.93 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 6.93 | $68,940 | +5.8% | Doctoral |
| Urologist (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Investigative interest 6.85 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 6.85 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| ArchaeologistInvestigative interest 6.84 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 6.84 | $70,770 | +6.0% | Doctoral |
| General Internal Medicine PhysicianInvestigative interest 6.81 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.81 | $256,560 | +4.0% | Post-doctoral |
| Biomedical EngineerInvestigative interest 6.75 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.75 | $109,370 | +7.6% | Bachelor's |
| GeographerInvestigative interest 6.74 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.74 | $102,040 | -2.1% | Bachelor's |
| Climate Change Policy Analyst (BLS: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health)Investigative interest 6.73 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.73 | $82,220 | +6.1% | Master's |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsInvestigative interest 6.71 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.71 | $78,850 | +6.7% | Master's |
| ChemistInvestigative interest 6.71 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.71 | $91,240 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| Political ScientistInvestigative interest 6.71 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.71 | $142,080 | -2.0% | Doctoral |
| Preventive Medicine Physician (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Investigative interest 6.70 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.70 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| Financial Quantitative Analyst (BLS: Financial Specialists, All Other)Investigative interest 6.67 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.67 | $81,100 | +4.1% | Master's |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Investigative interest 6.66 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.66 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Bachelor's or Post-doctoral (tied) |
| RadiologistInvestigative interest 6.62 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.62 | $420,860 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| Materials ScientistInvestigative interest 6.59 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.59 | $117,790 | +8.3% | Bachelor's |
| PsychiatristInvestigative interest 6.59 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.59 | $281,870 | +7.2% | Post-doctoral |
| StatisticianInvestigative interest 6.58 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.58 | $105,650 | +11.0% | Master's |
| SociologistInvestigative interest 6.50 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.50 | $106,030 | +3.8% | Doctoral |
| Nuclear EngineerInvestigative interest 6.44 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.44 | $133,970 | +0.4% | Bachelor's |
| DermatologistInvestigative interest 6.44 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.44 | $328,730 | +6.8% | Doctoral |
| Bioinformatics Technician (BLS: Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other)Investigative interest 6.42 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.42 | $81,490 | +7.1% | Bachelor's |
| HydrologistInvestigative interest 6.41 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.41 | $96,600 | +1.5% | n/a |
| Computer Systems AnalystInvestigative interest 6.39 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.39 | $105,850 | +7.9% | n/a |
| Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 6.34 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.34 | $94,980 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Health Informatics Specialist (BLS: Computer Systems Analysts)Investigative interest 6.29 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.29 | $105,850 | +7.9% | Master's |
| Agricultural EngineerInvestigative interest 6.29 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.29 | $98,590 | +6.9% | Bachelor's |
| Operations Research AnalystInvestigative interest 6.26 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.26 | $88,940 | +11.9% | Master's |
| MeteorologistInvestigative interest 6.26 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.26 | $99,070 | +2.6% | Bachelor's |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Investigative interest 6.26 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.26 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Doctoral |
| Environmental Restoration Planner (BLS: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health)Investigative interest 6.25 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.25 | $82,220 | +6.1% | Bachelor's |
| OphthalmologistInvestigative interest 6.24 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.24 | $300,080 | +4.5% | n/a |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists (BLS: Industrial Engineers)Investigative interest 6.21 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.21 | $102,440 | +12.4% | Master's |
| Microsystems Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Investigative interest 6.19 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.19 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Master's |
| PediatricianInvestigative interest 6.18 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.18 | $210,040 | +1.5% | Post-doctoral |
| Digital Forensics Analyst (BLS: Computer Occupations, All Other)Investigative interest 6.11 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.11 | $116,580 | +5.1% | n/a |
| Survey ResearcherInvestigative interest 6.11 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.11 | $69,460 | -4.8% | Bachelor's |
| Environmental EngineerInvestigative interest 6.10 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.10 | $107,110 | +6.3% | Bachelor's |
| Nanosystems Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Investigative interest 6.10 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.10 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Doctoral |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists (BLS: Physical Scientists, All Other)Investigative interest 6.09 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.09 | $122,570 | +2.1% | Bachelor's |
| Social Science Research AssistantInvestigative interest 6.08 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.08 | $61,990 | +5.0% | Bachelor's |
| Family Medicine PhysicianInvestigative interest 6.08 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.08 | $244,180 | +3.3% | n/a |
| Software EngineerInvestigative interest 6.05 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.05 | $135,980 | +10.2% | Bachelor's |
| Aerospace EngineerInvestigative interest 6.05 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.05 | $134,960 | +8.3% | n/a |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.98 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 5.98 | $100,310 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| VeterinarianInvestigative interest 5.98 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 5.98 | $130,100 | +9.4% | Doctoral |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.96 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 5.96 | $99,650 | +2.6% | Doctoral |
| Forensic ScientistInvestigative interest 5.94 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 5.94 | $72,060 | +13.3% | Postsecondary certificate |
| AudiologistInvestigative interest 5.93 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 5.93 | $95,780 | +11.0% | Doctoral |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.91 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 5.91 | $101,420 | +2.8% | n/a |
| Clinical Research Coordinator (BLS: Natural Sciences Managers)Investigative interest 5.90 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 5.90 | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansInvestigative interest 5.90 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 5.90 | $59,920 | +3.1% | Bachelor's |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse (BLS: Registered Nurses)Investigative interest 5.90 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 5.90 | $97,550 | +5.6% | Master's |
| Naturopathic Physician (BLS: Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other)Investigative interest 5.89 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.89 | $115,210 | +5.5% | Doctoral |
| Photonics Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Investigative interest 5.88 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.88 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.88 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.88 | $84,620 | +7.3% | Doctoral |
| Natural Sciences ManagerInvestigative interest 5.87 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.87 | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.86 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.86 | $79,940 | +1.7% | Master's |
| Genetic CounselorInvestigative interest 5.86 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.86 | $100,040 | +10.4% | Master's |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers (BLS: Architectural and Engineering Managers)Investigative interest 5.84 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.84 | $171,270 | +5.5% | Bachelor's |
| Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsInvestigative interest 5.84 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.84 | $352,220 | +5.6% | Post-doctoral |
| Materials EngineerInvestigative interest 5.82 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.82 | $112,860 | +7.5% | Bachelor's |
| Chemistry TeacherInvestigative interest 5.82 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.82 | $93,250 | +2.3% | Master's |
| Electronics EngineerInvestigative interest 5.81 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.81 | $130,220 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologist (BLS: Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other)Investigative interest 5.81 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.81 | $50,290 | +5.9% | Associate's |
| Water Resource Specialist (BLS: Natural Sciences Managers)Investigative interest 5.80 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.80 | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's or Master's (tied) |
| Chemical TechnicianInvestigative interest 5.80 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.80 | $60,390 | +4.9% | n/a |
| OptometristInvestigative interest 5.78 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.78 | $136,570 | +9.5% | Doctoral |
| PodiatristInvestigative interest 5.77 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.77 | $160,300 | +2.0% | Doctoral |
| Intelligence Analyst (BLS: Detectives and Criminal Investigators)Investigative interest 5.77 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.77 | $93,790 | +0.2% | Bachelor's |
| QA TesterInvestigative interest 5.76 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.76 | $104,300 | +5.7% | Bachelor's |
| Chemical EngineerInvestigative interest 5.75 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.75 | $125,040 | +4.7% | Bachelor's |
| Orthoptist (BLS: Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other)Investigative interest 5.74 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.74 | $115,210 | +5.5% | n/a |
| AnesthesiologistInvestigative interest 5.73 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.73 | $391,490 | +3.6% | Post-doctoral |
| OrthodontistInvestigative interest 5.72 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.72 | $289,140 | +6.0% | Post-doctoral |
| Marine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsInvestigative interest 5.71 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.71 | $112,230 | +6.7% | Bachelor's |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsInvestigative interest 5.71 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.71 | $88,720 | +6.2% | Bachelor's |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.71 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.71 | $84,290 | +2.2% | Doctoral |
| Conservation ScientistInvestigative interest 5.70 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.70 | $73,010 | +5.3% | Bachelor's |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.69 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.69 | $96,980 | +4.9% | Master's |
| Automotive Engineer (BLS: Mechanical Engineers)Investigative interest 5.67 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.67 | $104,110 | +11.2% | Bachelor's |
| PharmacistInvestigative interest 5.67 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.67 | $140,910 | +5.2% | Doctoral |
| Clinical Data Manager (BLS: Data Scientists)Investigative interest 5.66 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.66 | $120,230 | +34.6% | Bachelor's |
| Acute Care Nurse (BLS: Registered Nurses)Investigative interest 5.66 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.66 | $97,550 | +5.6% | Bachelor's |
| Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.65 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.65 | $97,590 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianInvestigative interest 5.64 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.64 | $335,550 | +3.2% | Post-doctoral |
| Database ArchitectInvestigative interest 5.63 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.63 | $139,500 | +9.4% | Bachelor's |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsInvestigative interest 5.63 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.63 | $115,160 | +5.4% | n/a |
| Robotics Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Investigative interest 5.61 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.61 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.61 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.61 | $103,170 | +2.4% | Master's |
| Transportation Planner (BLS: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other)Investigative interest 5.60 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.60 | $101,110 | -0.2% | Bachelor's |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthInvestigative interest 5.60 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.60 | $55,090 | +6.9% | Bachelor's |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.59 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.59 | $80,340 | +4.0% | Doctoral |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersInvestigative interest 5.58 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.58 | $106,220 | +3.8% | Bachelor's |
| Clinical PsychologistInvestigative interest 5.58 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.58 | $100,580 | +11.7% | Post-doctoral |
| Speech PathologistInvestigative interest 5.57 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.57 | $97,870 | +16.6% | Master's |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistInvestigative interest 5.57 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.57 | $101,370 | +4.4% | Associate's |
| Computer Hardware EngineerInvestigative interest 5.56 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.56 | $161,740 | +9.1% | Bachelor's |
| Validation Engineer (BLS: Industrial Engineers)Investigative interest 5.56 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.56 | $102,440 | +12.4% | Bachelor's |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.56 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.56 | $123,920 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Mechatronics Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Investigative interest 5.55 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.55 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Information Security Engineer (BLS: Computer Occupations, All Other)Investigative interest 5.54 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.54 | $116,580 | +5.1% | Bachelor's |
| ProsthodontistInvestigative interest 5.54 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.54 | $311,180 | +5.8% | Post-doctoral |
| Nurse PractitionerInvestigative interest 5.54 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.54 | $132,300 | +41.0% | Master's |
| OB-GYNInvestigative interest 5.50 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.50 | $292,910 | +1.7% | Post-doctoral |
| AcupuncturistInvestigative interest 5.49 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.49 | $76,040 | +8.6% | Master's |
| DentistInvestigative interest 5.48 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.48 | $170,950 | +5.7% | Doctoral |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.47 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.47 | $98,070 | +2.5% | Doctoral |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architect (BLS: Computer Occupations, All Other)Investigative interest 5.46 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.46 | $116,580 | +5.1% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Electrical EngineerInvestigative interest 5.45 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.45 | $120,630 | +9.9% | Bachelor's |
| Management ConsultantInvestigative interest 5.44 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.44 | $101,860 | +10.1% | Bachelor's |
| Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.44 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.44 | $80,340 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.43 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.43 | $107,310 | +17.9% | Master's |
| Business Intelligence Analyst (BLS: Data Scientists)Investigative interest 5.41 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.41 | $120,230 | +34.6% | Bachelor's |
| History TeacherInvestigative interest 5.41 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.41 | $83,820 | +0.0% | n/a |
| Cyber Security AnalystInvestigative interest 5.40 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.40 | $129,180 | +21.0% | Bachelor's |
| Geodetic Surveyor (BLS: Surveyors)Investigative interest 5.40 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.40 | $75,440 | +5.8% | Bachelor's |
| Precision Agriculture Technician (BLS: Agricultural Technicians)Investigative interest 5.40 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.40 | $49,630 | +5.4% | Bachelor's |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.39 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.39 | $109,270 | +7.8% | n/a |
| Fuel Cell Engineer (BLS: Mechanical Engineers)Investigative interest 5.37 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.37 | $104,110 | +11.2% | Bachelor's |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansInvestigative interest 5.37 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.37 | $64,950 | +3.2% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansInvestigative interest 5.37 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.37 | $74,510 | +1.3% | Bachelor's |
| Automotive Engineering Technician (BLS: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians)Investigative interest 5.37 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.37 | $74,510 | +1.3% | Associate's |
| Biological TechnicianInvestigative interest 5.36 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.36 | $57,510 | +7.4% | n/a |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.36 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.36 | $98,700 | +2.9% | Doctoral |
| Sports Medicine Physician (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Investigative interest 5.36 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.36 | $265,930 | +3.4% | n/a |
| Water/Wastewater Engineer (BLS: Civil Engineers)Investigative interest 5.35 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.35 | $100,840 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.35 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.35 | $128,500 | +2.6% | First professional |
| Industrial-Organizational PsychologistInvestigative interest 5.34 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.34 | $193,950 | +6.5% | Master's |
| Petroleum EngineerInvestigative interest 5.33 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.33 | $144,910 | +2.0% | Bachelor's |
| HistorianInvestigative interest 5.32 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.32 | $76,750 | +3.0% | Master's |
| Marriage And Family TherapistInvestigative interest 5.32 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 5.32 | $66,940 | +13.5% | n/a |
| Urban PlannerInvestigative interest 5.31 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.31 | $89,320 | +3.9% | Master's |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.31 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.31 | $85,020 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansInvestigative interest 5.31 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.31 | $74,310 | +3.7% | Associate's |
| Medical DosimetristInvestigative interest 5.30 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.30 | $147,470 | +5.0% | Bachelor's |
| Health EducatorInvestigative interest 5.29 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.29 | $64,070 | +5.6% | Associate's |
| Network EngineerInvestigative interest 5.28 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.28 | $134,050 | +7.7% | Bachelor's |
| Blockchain Engineer (BLS: Computer Occupations, All Other)Investigative interest 5.28 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.28 | $116,580 | +5.1% | Bachelor's |
| Vet TechInvestigative interest 5.26 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.26 | $47,380 | +9.4% | High school |
| Logistics Engineer (BLS: Logisticians)Investigative interest 5.22 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.22 | $82,320 | +17.6% | Bachelor's |
| Sustainability Specialist (BLS: Business Operations Specialists, All Other)Investigative interest 5.20 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.20 | $83,050 | +3.9% | Bachelor's |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansInvestigative interest 5.20 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 5.20 | $78,190 | +2.4% | n/a |
| Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians (BLS: Computer Occupations, All Other)Investigative interest 5.19 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.19 | $116,580 | +5.1% | n/a |
| Penetration Tester (BLS: Computer Occupations, All Other)Investigative interest 5.19 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.19 | $116,580 | +5.1% | n/a |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers (BLS: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors)Investigative interest 5.19 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.19 | $115,160 | +5.4% | Bachelor's |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsInvestigative interest 5.18 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.18 | $81,390 | +7.4% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansInvestigative interest 5.18 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.18 | $53,350 | +3.6% | n/a |
| Civil EngineerInvestigative interest 5.15 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.15 | $100,840 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.14 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.14 | $80,260 | +2.0% | Doctoral |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansInvestigative interest 5.13 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.13 | $66,120 | +3.1% | n/a |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.13 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.13 | $96,870 | +2.6% | Doctoral |
| Mechanical EngineerInvestigative interest 5.12 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 5.12 | $104,110 | +11.2% | Bachelor's |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansInvestigative interest 5.11 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.11 | $82,890 | +11.9% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Computer ProgrammerInvestigative interest 5.10 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.10 | $100,390 | -7.3% | Bachelor's |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsInvestigative interest 5.10 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.10 | $81,110 | +12.9% | Master's |
| Security Management Specialist (BLS: Business Operations Specialists, All Other)Investigative interest 5.09 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.09 | $83,050 | +3.9% | Bachelor's |
| Transportation Engineer (BLS: Civil Engineers)Investigative interest 5.08 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.08 | $100,840 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| CRNAInvestigative interest 5.06 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.06 | $236,590 | +9.7% | Doctoral |
| ParalegalInvestigative interest 5.04 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.04 | $62,890 | -0.3% | Bachelor's |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryInvestigative interest 5.03 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.03 | $77,570 | +2.6% | Doctoral |
| ParamedicInvestigative interest 5.03 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 5.03 | $60,600 | +5.7% | n/a |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Investigative interest 5.02 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 5.02 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Range Manager (BLS: Conservation Scientists)Investigative interest 5.02 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 5.02 | $73,010 | +5.3% | Bachelor's |
| ICU Nurse (BLS: Registered Nurses)Investigative interest 5.02 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 5.02 | $97,550 | +5.6% | Bachelor's |
| Web DeveloperInvestigative interest 5.01 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 5.01 | $92,650 | +3.8% | Bachelor's |
| School PsychologistInvestigative interest 5.00 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 5.00 | $95,990 | +0.8% | Post-master's certificate |
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Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 190 analytical careers: occupations with an O*NET Investigative interest score of 5 or higher. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Radiologist ($420,860), Anesthesiologist ($391,490), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($352,220).
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Included: occupations with an O*NET Investigative interest score of 5.0 or higher (1–7; working with ideas, research and problem solving). Sorted by that score.
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Included: occupations with an O*NET Investigative interest score of 5.0 or higher (1–7; working with ideas, research and problem solving). Sorted by that score. Searches this page answers include “jobs for problem solvers”, “best jobs for problem solvers”, “careers for problem solvers” (Ahrefs, U.S.). Changes made by TryHired: selected work-context, interest, work-style and knowledge ratings were combined as described above, joined to BLS wages and projections, and ranked. Questions: hello@tryhired.co.
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- National Center for O*NET Development, O*NET® 31.0 Database (August 2026 release; work context, work styles, interests, knowledge), CC BY 4.0.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates (public domain).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, occupational projections 2025–35.