Did you dread math class as a kid? If so, that feeling probably didn’t go away, and you’re likely not too keen on the idea of doing math as a career.
Luckily, there are plenty of high-paying jobs for those who can’t stand the thought of crunching numbers and sifting through data all day.
We combed through the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of occupations, to find positions with a median annual salary of over $65,000 that don’t require heavy math skills.
O*NET ranks how important “using mathematics to solve problems” is in any job, assigning each a “math importance level” between 1 and 100. Math-centric positions, such as mathematicians and statisticians, rank between 90 and 100 on the spectrum, while jobs such as massage therapists and actors are under 10.
Here are the highest-paying positions with a math importance level of 31 or less.
25. Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary
Median salary: $65,540
Math importance level: 28
These professors teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology at the university or graduate level. The title includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
24. Transportation Vehicle, Equipment, And Systems Inspector
Median salary: $65,950
Math importance level: 25
Inspectors are in charge of inspecting and monitoring transportation equipment, vehicles, and/or systems to ensure that they comply with regulations and safety standards.
23. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Median salary: $66,410
Math importance level: 31
Sonographers produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
22. Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary
Median salary: $66,770
Math importance level: 25
These professors teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women’s studies, or urban affairs. The title includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
21. History Teacher, Postsecondary
Median salary: $66,790
Math importance level: 31
These professors teach courses in human history and historiography. The title includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
20. Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary
Median salary: $67, 740
Math importance level: 28
These professors teach courses in library science at the university or graduate level. The title includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
19. Clinical Psychologist
Median salary: $67,760
Math importance level: 28
Psychologists diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. They then formulate and administer programs of treatment.
18. Sociology Teacher, Postsecondary
Median salary: $67,940
Math importance level: 31
These professors teach courses in sociology at the university or graduate level. The title includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
17. Technical Writer
Median salary: $67,900
Math importance level: 22
These writers create technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. Writers may also assist in laying out the publications.
16. Power Plant Operator
Median salary: $68, 100
Math importance level: 28
Operators control and maintain machinery to generate electric power. This title also includes auxiliary equipment operators.
15. Technical Directors/Managers
Median salary: $69,480
Math importance level: 28
This job requires coordinating the activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, for radio or television programs.
14. Director — Stage, Motion Picture, Television, Radio
Median salary: $69,480
Math importance level: 31
Directors interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
13. Ship Engineer
Median salary: $69,660
Math importance level: 31
These engineers supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard a ship.
12. Mate — Ship, Boat, and Barge
Median salary: $69,920
Math importance level: 28
Mates supervise or coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.
11. Nursery and Greenhouse Manager
Median salary: $70, 110
Math importance level: 28
Greenhouse managers plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.
10. Dental Hygienist
Median salary: $71,110
Math importance level: 25
Hygienists clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. They may also educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, and apply fluoride or sealants.
9. Orthoptist
Median salary: $72, 870
Math importance level: 28
Orthopists diagnose and treat visual system disorders, such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.
8. Acupuncturist
Median salary: $72,870
Math importance level: 31
Acupuncturists provide treatment of symptoms and disorders using needles and small electrical currents. They may also provide massage treatment or preventive treatments.
7. Political Science Teacher, Postsecondary
Median salary: $73,760
Math importance level: 31
These professors teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. The title includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
6. Commercial Pilot
Median salary: $74, 470
Math importance level: 28
Pilots navigate the flight of fixed-winged aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes or helicopters. This position requires Commercial Pilot certification, and includes charter pilots with similar certification, as well as air ambulance and air tour pilots.
5. Occupational Therapist
Median salary: $76, 940
Math importance level: 28
OTs assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
4. Elevators Installer and Repairer
Median salary: $78,640
Math importance level: 31
These workers assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
3. Compliance Manager
Median salary: $103,530
Math importance level: 31
Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
2. Law Teacher, Postsecondary
Median salary: $105,080
Math importance level: 25
Law professors teach courses in law at a university or graduate level. This title includes both those primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
1. Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Median salary: $118, 150
Math importance level: 31
Judges arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. They may sentence a defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines, determine liability of a defendant in civil cases, and perform wedding ceremonies.
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