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Problem-solving

40 careers require this skill.

1
IT Manager
Technology · $169,510 median · 15% growth
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2
Robotics Engineer
Technology · $105,000 median · 8% growth
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3
Scrum Master
Technology · $105,000 median · 8% growth
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4
Pharmacist
Healthcare · $136,030 median · 3% growth
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5
Veterinarian
Healthcare · $119,100 median · 19% growth
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6
Management Consultant
Business · $104,660 median · 11% growth
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7
Operations Manager
Business · $103,650 median · 6% growth
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8
Tax Specialist
Business · $81,680 median · 5% growth
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9
Actuary
Business · $120,000 median · 23% growth
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10
Insurance Underwriter
Business · $77,860 median · 2% growth
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11
Market Research Analyst
Business · $74,680 median · 13% growth
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12
Management Analyst
Business · $99,410 median · 10% growth
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13
Purchasing Manager
Business · $131,350 median · 5% growth
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14
Commercial Banker
Business · $76,090 median · 3% growth
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15
Mechanical Engineer
Engineering · $99,510 median · 10% growth
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16
Civil Engineer
Engineering · $95,890 median · 5% growth
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17
Chemical Engineer
Engineering · $106,260 median · 8% growth
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18
Nuclear Engineer
Engineering · $124,280 median · 1% growth
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19
Materials Scientist
Engineering · $100,830 median · 5% growth
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20
School Principal
Education · $103,010 median · 4% growth
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21
Education Administrator
Education · $99,820 median · 4% growth
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22
Chemist
Sciences · $84,680 median · 6% growth
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23
Geologist
Sciences · $87,480 median · 5% growth
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24
Food Scientist
Sciences · $80,720 median · 6% growth
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25
Statistician
Sciences · $104,110 median · 30% growth
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26
Forensic Scientist
Sciences · $63,740 median · 11% growth
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27
Marriage & Family Therapist
Social Services · $58,510 median · 15% growth
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28
Compliance Officer
Law · $76,990 median · 5% growth
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29
Detective
Law · $89,930 median · 4% growth
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30
Carpenter
Trades · $56,350 median · 2% growth
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31
Wind Turbine Technician
Trades · $61,770 median · 45% growth
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32
Pharmacy Technician
Healthcare · $40,300 median · 5% growth
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33
Chief Executive Officer
Business · $189,520 median · 3% growth
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34
Claims Adjuster
Business · $75,080 median · 1% growth
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35
Construction Manager
Engineering · $104,900 median · 5% growth
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36
Quality Engineer
Engineering · $95,000 median · 6% growth
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37
Atmospheric Scientist
Sciences · $100,280 median · 4% growth
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38
Conservation Scientist
Sciences · $64,320 median · 5% growth
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39
Rehabilitation Counselor
Social Services · $42,000 median · 9% growth
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40
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Healthcare · $59,730 median · 3% growth
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Top-ranked colleges for fields related to Problem-solving. The Computer & Information Sciences sector scores 75.9 on the Future-Proof Degree Index.

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