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Mathematical Science Occupations

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$47,980
Starting Salary (2025)
$81,490
Median Salary (2025)
4.0%
Projected Job Growth
3,720
Employment (2025)

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Dependability
Integrity

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving

Expected Knowledge

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Processing Information

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Analyzing Data or Information

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

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