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| The best 22 high-paying jobs for people who do not like maths | The best 22 high-paying jobs for people who do not like maths |
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| 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. | 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. | 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 jobs, and looked at salary data on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website to find positions with a median annual salary of over $65,000 that don't require heavy math skills. | We combed through the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs, and looked at salary data on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website 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. | 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 22 high-paying positions with a math-importance level of 31 or less: | Here are 22 high-paying positions with a math-importance level of 31 or less: |
| Median salary: $68,390 | Median salary: $68,390 |
| Maths importance level: 28 | Maths importance level: 28 |
| Sonographers produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. | Sonographers produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. |
| Median salary: $69,220 | Median salary: $69,220 |
| Maths importance level: 28 | Maths importance level: 28 |
| Operators control and maintain machinery to generate electric power. This title also includes auxiliary-equipment operators. | Operators control and maintain machinery to generate electric power. This title also includes auxiliary-equipment operators. |
| Median salary: $70,820 | Median salary: $70,820 |
| Maths importance level: 25 | Maths importance level: 25 |
| Inspectors are in charge of checking and monitoring transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure that they comply with regulations and safety standards. | Inspectors are in charge of checking and monitoring transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure that they comply with regulations and safety standards. |
| Median salary: $71,350 | Median salary: $71,350 |
| Maths importance level: 25 | Maths importance level: 25 |
| These professors teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology at the university or graduate level. The title includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | These professors teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology at the university or graduate level. The title includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
| Median salary: $71,950 | Median salary: $71,950 |
| Maths importance level: 16 | Maths importance level: 16 |
| These writers create technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. Writers may also assist in laying out the publications. | These writers create technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. Writers may also assist in laying out the publications. |
| Median salary: $71,970 | Median salary: $71,970 |
| Maths importance level: 22 | Maths importance level: 22 |
| Hygienists clean teeth and examine oral areas and the head and neck for signs of disease. They may also educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, and apply fluoride or sealants. | Hygienists clean teeth and examine oral areas and the head and neck for signs of disease. They may also educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, and apply fluoride or sealants. |
| Median salary: $72,440 | Median salary: $72,440 |
| Maths importance level: 28 | Maths importance level: 28 |
| These professors teach courses in library science at the university or graduate level. The title includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | These professors teach courses in library science at the university or graduate level. The title includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
| Median salary: $73,720 | Median salary: $73,720 |
| Maths importance level: 28 | Maths importance level: 28 |
| 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. | 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. |
| Median salary: $74,030 | Median salary: $74,030 |
| Maths importance level: 31 | Maths importance level: 31 |
| Psychologists diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of people through observations, interviews, and psychological tests. They then formulate and administer programs of treatment. | Psychologists diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of people through observations, interviews, and psychological tests. They then formulate and administer programs of treatment. |
| Median salary: $74,600 | Median salary: $74,600 |
| Maths importance level: 25 | Maths importance level: 25 |
| These engineers supervise and coordinate activities of crews engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard a ship. | These engineers supervise and coordinate activities of crews engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard a ship. |
| 12. Sociology teacher, postsecondary | 12. Sociology teacher, postsecondary |
| Median salary: $74,860 | Median salary: $74,860 |
| Maths importance level: 28 | Maths importance level: 28 |
| These professors teach courses in sociology at the university or graduate level. The title includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | These professors teach courses in sociology at the university or graduate level. The title includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
| Median salary: $76,490 | Median salary: $76,490 |
| Maths importance level: 22 | Maths importance level: 22 |
| These workers assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters. | These workers assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters. |
| Median salary: $78,120 | Median salary: $78,120 |
| Maths importance level: 25 | Maths 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 teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | 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 teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
| Median salary: $80,000 | Median salary: $80,000 |
| Maths importance level: 25 | Maths importance level: 25 |
| 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 people with disabilities or developmental delays. | 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 people with disabilities or developmental delays. |
| 8. Political-science teacher, postsecondary | 8. Political-science teacher, postsecondary |
| Median salary: $82,670 | Median salary: $82,670 |
| Maths importance level: 25 | Maths importance level: 25 |
| These professors teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. The title includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | These professors teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. The title includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
| Median salary: $90,300 | Median salary: $90,300 |
| Maths importance level: 28 | Maths importance level: 28 |
| Directors interpret scripts, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of the cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs. | Directors interpret scripts, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of the cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs. |
| Median salary: $97,700 | Median salary: $97,700 |
| Maths importance level: 31 | Maths importance level: 31 |
| Nurse midwives typically diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. | Nurse midwives typically diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. |
| 5. Judge, magistrate judge, and magistrate | 5. Judge, magistrate judge, and magistrate |
| Median salary: $106,420 | Median salary: $106,420 |
| Maths importance level: 28 | Maths importance level: 28 |
| 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. | 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. |
| Median salary: $126,270 | Median salary: $126,270 |
| Maths importance level: 25 | Maths importance level: 25 |
| Law professors teach courses in law at a university or graduate level. This title includes those primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Law professors teach courses in law at a university or graduate level. This title includes those primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
| Median salary: $133,470 | Median salary: $133,470 |
| Maths importance level: 28 | Maths importance level: 28 |
| Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. | Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. |
| Median salary: $175,400 | Median salary: $175,400 |
| Maths importance level: 31 | Maths importance level: 31 |
| Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries. | Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries. |
| Median salary: $201,030 | Median salary: $201,030 |
| Maths importance level: 31 | Maths importance level: 31 |
| Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental misalignments and oral-cavity anomalies. | Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental misalignments and oral-cavity anomalies. |
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