O*NET-SOC 15-2021.00

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Mathematics2.A.1.e5.008/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.2508/2021
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i4.1208/2021
Active Learning2.A.2.b4.008/2021
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2021
Science2.A.1.f3.6208/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Mathematical Reasoning1.A.1.c.15.008/2021
Number Facility1.A.1.c.24.508/2021
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2021
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.1208/2021
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.64.008/2021
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.Core2408/2021
Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.Core2408/2021
Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.Core2408/2021
Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.Core2408/2021
Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.Core2408/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative7.011/2023
Conventional5.2711/2023
Artistic3.2311/2023
Realistic3.011/2023
Social1.9711/2023
Enterprising1.1611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.