Career fit · O*NET® 31.0 · BLS pay and outlook
Careers that use math: jobs where mathematics knowledge matters most.
83 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.
Math-heavy careers8369 pay $75K+ · 25 growing 7%+ · 9 without a degree
Quick answer
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 83 math-heavy careers: occupations where O*NET rates mathematics knowledge 4 or higher in importance. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Anesthesiologist ($391,490), CRNA ($236,590), Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($193,950). The ratings describe each occupation as a whole, not every job or every person in it.
- Occupations
- 83
- meet the published rule
- BLS median $75,000+
- 69
- of 83
- Growing 7%+ by 2035
- 25
- of 83, BLS projections
- No degree typically
- 9
- of 83, O*NET education
Data Most common fields: architecture and engineering (25), science (16), education (8), computer and math (8), production (8).
How it's measured
The rule, in full
Data No hidden score: the components are listed and shown for every occupation.
Formula
Included: occupations where O*NET rates the importance of Mathematics knowledge at 4.0 or higher (1–5). Sorted by that importance.
What it does not measure
Whether you will like the job, how stressful you would find it, or your personality. Ratings are occupation averages.
- Math knowledge importance
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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All 83 occupations
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| Occupation · why it is here | Typical education | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstronomerMath knowledge importance 4.91 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.91 | $128,820 | +7.8% | Doctoral |
| PhysicistMath knowledge importance 4.87 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.87 | $172,250 | +7.2% | Doctoral |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMath knowledge importance 4.87 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.87 | $79,940 | +1.7% | Master's |
| ActuaryMath knowledge importance 4.85 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.85 | $130,000 | +9.2% | n/a |
| MathematicianMath knowledge importance 4.85 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.85 | $126,710 | +0.6% | Doctoral |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryMath knowledge importance 4.81 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.81 | $100,310 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Geodetic Surveyor (BLS: Surveyors)Math knowledge importance 4.78 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.78 | $75,440 | +5.8% | Bachelor's |
| Operations Research AnalystMath knowledge importance 4.71 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.71 | $88,940 | +11.9% | Master's |
| SurveyorMath knowledge importance 4.70 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.70 | $75,440 | +5.8% | Bachelor's |
| StatisticianMath knowledge importance 4.67 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.67 | $105,650 | +11.0% | Master's |
| Biostatistician (BLS: Statisticians)Math knowledge importance 4.67 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.67 | $105,650 | +11.0% | Master's |
| Environmental Economist (BLS: Economists)Math knowledge importance 4.67 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.67 | $124,720 | +4.7% | Doctoral |
| Financial Quantitative Analyst (BLS: Financial Specialists, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.63 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.63 | $81,100 | +4.1% | Master's |
| Photonics Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.57 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.57 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Statistical AssistantMath knowledge importance 4.56 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.56 | $50,330 | -1.8% | n/a |
| EconomistMath knowledge importance 4.54 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.54 | $124,720 | +4.7% | Master's |
| Chemistry TeacherMath knowledge importance 4.54 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.54 | $93,250 | +2.3% | Master's |
| AnesthesiologistMath knowledge importance 4.54 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.54 | $391,490 | +3.6% | Post-doctoral |
| Data ScientistMath knowledge importance 4.52 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.52 | $120,230 | +34.6% | n/a |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryMath knowledge importance 4.52 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.52 | $109,270 | +7.8% | n/a |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryMath knowledge importance 4.51 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.51 | $123,920 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Bioinformatics Technician (BLS: Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.50 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.50 | $81,490 | +7.1% | Bachelor's |
| EpidemiologistMath knowledge importance 4.50 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.50 | $87,220 | +18.7% | Master's |
| Civil EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.48 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.48 | $100,840 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersMath knowledge importance 4.44 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.44 | $106,220 | +3.8% | Bachelor's |
| MeteorologistMath knowledge importance 4.44 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.44 | $99,070 | +2.6% | Bachelor's |
| Biomedical EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.43 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.43 | $109,370 | +7.6% | Bachelor's |
| Cost EstimatorMath knowledge importance 4.41 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.41 | $78,740 | -3.1% | Bachelor's |
| Nuclear EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.40 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.40 | $133,970 | +0.4% | Bachelor's |
| Wind Energy Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.40 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.40 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticMath knowledge importance 4.40 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.40 | $49,080 | -9.5% | High school |
| HydrologistMath knowledge importance 4.38 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.38 | $96,600 | +1.5% | n/a |
| MillwrightMath knowledge importance 4.36 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.36 | $65,700 | +0.9% | High school |
| Materials ScientistMath knowledge importance 4.35 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.35 | $117,790 | +8.3% | Bachelor's |
| Investment Fund Manager (BLS: Financial Managers)Math knowledge importance 4.34 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.34 | $166,570 | +9.7% | Master's |
| Lodging ManagerMath knowledge importance 4.33 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.33 | $69,250 | +3.8% | Bachelor's |
| Automotive Engineer (BLS: Mechanical Engineers)Math knowledge importance 4.33 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.33 | $104,110 | +11.2% | Bachelor's |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMath knowledge importance 4.33 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.33 | $103,170 | +2.4% | Master's |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsMath knowledge importance 4.30 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.30 | $127,410 | +12.3% | Post-doctoral |
| Hydroelectric Plant Technician (BLS: Power Plant Operators)Math knowledge importance 4.29 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.29 | $102,040 | -5.1% | Postsecondary certificate or Associate's (about equal) |
| Bioinformatics Scientist (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.27 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.27 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Master's |
| Chemical EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.26 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.26 | $125,040 | +4.7% | Bachelor's |
| Industrial Ecologist (BLS: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health)Math knowledge importance 4.26 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.26 | $82,220 | +6.1% | Master's |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMath knowledge importance 4.26 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.26 | $101,420 | +2.8% | n/a |
| CRNAMath knowledge importance 4.26 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.26 | $236,590 | +9.7% | Doctoral |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsMath knowledge importance 4.26 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.26 | $78,120 | -5.2% | n/a |
| Agricultural EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.25 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.25 | $98,590 | +6.9% | Bachelor's |
| Materials EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.25 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.25 | $112,860 | +7.5% | Bachelor's |
| Energy Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.25 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.25 | $122,930 | +3.7% | n/a |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansMath knowledge importance 4.24 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.24 | $64,950 | +3.2% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Water/Wastewater Engineer (BLS: Civil Engineers)Math knowledge importance 4.22 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.22 | $100,840 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksMath knowledge importance 4.21 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.21 | $58,260 | -15.9% | Bachelor's |
| Robotics Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.20 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.20 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists (BLS: Physical Scientists, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.20 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.20 | $122,570 | +2.1% | Bachelor's |
| Medical DosimetristMath knowledge importance 4.20 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.20 | $147,470 | +5.0% | Bachelor's |
| Water Resource Specialist (BLS: Natural Sciences Managers)Math knowledge importance 4.18 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.18 | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's or Master's (tied) |
| Transportation Engineer (BLS: Civil Engineers)Math knowledge importance 4.18 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.18 | $100,840 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| PharmacistMath knowledge importance 4.18 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.18 | $140,910 | +5.2% | Doctoral |
| Quality Control Analyst (BLS: Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.17 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.17 | $62,280 | +4.4% | High school |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMath knowledge importance 4.16 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.16 | $84,620 | +7.3% | Doctoral |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorMath knowledge importance 4.16 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.16 | $50,690 | -9.4% | High school |
| Gambling ManagerMath knowledge importance 4.15 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.15 | $93,220 | +3.6% | High school |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers (BLS: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors)Math knowledge importance 4.15 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.15 | $115,160 | +5.4% | Bachelor's |
| Aerospace EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.14 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.14 | $134,960 | +8.3% | n/a |
| Computer Hardware EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.14 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.14 | $161,740 | +9.1% | Bachelor's |
| Nanosystems Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.14 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.14 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Doctoral |
| Animal ScientistMath knowledge importance 4.13 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.13 | $68,940 | +5.8% | Doctoral |
| Petroleum EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.12 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.12 | $144,910 | +2.0% | Bachelor's |
| GeologistMath knowledge importance 4.12 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.12 | $101,920 | +5.1% | Bachelor's |
| Patternmakers, Metal and PlasticMath knowledge importance 4.09 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.09 | $58,000 | -22.8% | n/a |
| Microsystems Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Math knowledge importance 4.07 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.07 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Master's |
| Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticMath knowledge importance 4.07 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.07 | $63,870 | -3.4% | High school |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsMath knowledge importance 4.06 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.06 | $140,300 | +21.8% | n/a |
| Electronics EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.04 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.04 | $130,220 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Budget AnalystMath knowledge importance 4.03 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.03 | $91,640 | +1.9% | Bachelor's |
| Model Makers, Metal and PlasticMath knowledge importance 4.03 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.03 | $63,340 | -17.3% | n/a |
| Patternmakers, WoodMath knowledge importance 4.02 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.02 | $49,630 | -2.0% | High school |
| Construction ManagerMath knowledge importance 4.00 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.00 | $114,990 | +9.1% | Bachelor's |
| Logistics Engineer (BLS: Logisticians)Math knowledge importance 4.00 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.00 | $82,320 | +17.6% | Bachelor's |
| Environmental EngineerMath knowledge importance 4.00 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.00 | $107,110 | +6.3% | Bachelor's |
| Industrial-Organizational PsychologistMath knowledge importance 4.00 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.00 | $193,950 | +6.5% | Master's |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant (BLS: Physician Assistants)Math knowledge importance 4.00 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.00 | $135,880 | +21.1% | n/a |
| Energy Auditor (BLS: Construction and Building Inspectors)Math knowledge importance 4.00 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.00 | $74,690 | +0.0% | High school |
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What are the math-heavy careers?
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 83 math-heavy careers: occupations where O*NET rates mathematics knowledge 4 or higher in importance. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Anesthesiologist ($391,490), CRNA ($236,590), Industrial-Organizational Psychologist ($193,950).
How is this list made?
Included: occupations where O*NET rates the importance of Mathematics knowledge at 4.0 or higher (1–5). Sorted by that importance.
Does this mean the job will suit me?
Not on its own. O*NET ratings describe the occupation on average. Workplaces differ, and your own preferences, skills and circumstances matter.
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Included: occupations where O*NET rates the importance of Mathematics knowledge at 4.0 or higher (1–5). Sorted by that importance. Searches this page answers include “careers in math”, “careers that use math”, “jobs that require math” (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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Sources- Detailed O*NET occupations that share one BLS occupation code show that occupation's BLS pay and projections.
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- 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.