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Top Jobs for Mathletes

If you enjoy the challenge of solving problems then a math job could be for you! Whether you’re a certified math whiz or just like the calm of crunching numbers, there’s a math career to match.

Harness the power of wind for clean energy as a Turbine Engineer, keep the records straight as an Accountant, or create cutting-edge technology as a Roboticist. From Software Engineer to Statistician, the list just keeps going…

Plus, math jobs are in hot demand. Why? Almost every industry needs mathematically trained people because of your excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills. That means you’ve got better than average statistics of landing that job you want. So if fractions and formulas come easily, check out the jobs below designed just for you.

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Accountant

Calculate income and expenses for companies or individuals.

Acquisitions Librarian

Select and buy books or other resources to create a well stocked library.

Actuarial Consultant

Advise clients on measuring insurance or investment risks.

Aeronautical Engineer

Make flight possible by building aircraft components.

Aeronautical Research Engineer

Conduct research that leads to better, safer aircraft.

Aerospace Engineer

Design, build, and maintain aircraft.

Architectural Project Manager

Coordinate building projects, from design to construction.

Astrophysicist

Use the laws of physics to explain how the universe works.

Atmospheric Scientist

Investigate the science behind the weather.

Avionics Engineer

Specialize in designing the electronic parts of aircraft.

Banker

Help clients with all their banking needs.

Biomedical Engineer

Create medical devices and machines.

Biostatistician

Identify medical trends by looking at health-related data.

Biostatistics Director

Use information on health trends to kick off clinical research projects.

Biostatistics Professor

Teach university students about biostatistics.

Book Designer

Craft attention-grabbing book covers.

Bridge Engineer

Erect safe and strong bridges.

Building Designer

Design small buildings without having to be an Architect.

Cartographer

Draw new maps, or update old ones.

Civil Engineer

Build public structures such as waterways and roads.

Coastal Engineer

Put up shoreline structures, like walls and jetties, to prevent erosion.

Community Planner

Creativity solve community space problems to help bring people together.

Computer Hardware Engineer

Help design and test new computer electronics.

Culinary Strategy Consultant

Help clients grow their food business with your sharp marketing skills.

Customs Officer

Check luggage or cargo for contraband.

Financial Planning Analyst

Recommend financially sound companies to invest in.

Food Stylist

Make food look scrumptious for photo and film shoots.

Foreign Service Economic Officer

Help American citizens living abroad with economic issues.

Forensic Accountant

Investigate tax fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes.

Futurist

Guide business decisions by predicting future market conditions.

Garden Designer

Create gardens that people can admire and enjoy.

Geography Professor

Teach university students about geography.

Geology Technician

Analyze rock and mud to detect the presence of oil.

Geotechnical Engineer

Analyze soil and rock conditions underneath proposed construction sites.

GIS Geographer

Gather census, economic, and other info to add to GIS products.

Graphic Designer

Create high impact images that deliver a message.

Green Building Architect

Create plans for environmentally friendly buildings.

Health Actuary

Evaluate health trends to determine the price of insurance policies.

Health Physicist

Keep radiation in hospitals, schools, and other places within safe levels.

Hedge Fund Accountant

Keep tabs on the performance of hedge funds.

Investment Advisor

Help clients negotiate the complicated world of investing.

Investment Banking Associate

Prepare presentations for pitch meetings with investment bank clients.

Irrigation Consultant

Equip clients with systems for watering crops or gardens.

Irrigation Engineer

Design and assemble systems for watering crops.

IRS Agent

Review and process tax returns.

Land Surveyor

Establish land boundaries by doing physical inspections of the area.

Landscape Architect

Create parks and gardens as a licensed professional.

Landscape Designer

Beautify spaces by planting greenery and erecting garden structures.

Layout Artist

Arrange a web page, poster, or magazine in an appealing manner.

Loan Officer

Network with clients to promote your bank’s loan services.

Logistician

Plan out ways to get stuff from one place to another.

Logistics Planner

Coordinate the myriad aspects of moving people, materials, or products.

Market Analyst

Study market conditions to help create and sell new products.

Market Research Analyst

Research customer habits to guide marketing efforts.

Marketing Consultant

Formulate thoroughly researched marketing plans for businesses.

Mechanic

Maintain and repair mechanical equipment.

Meteorologist

Predict the weather, from sunshine to snow.

Mine Surveyor

Examine sites to see if they contain valuable natural resources.

Mortgage Broker

Match mortgage applicants with lenders.

Mortgage Underwriter

Determine the amount of mortgage to offer.

Motion Graphic Artist

Design dynamic graphics through animation, video, and sounds.

Paraplanner

Assist Financial Planners by researching and evaluating investment options.

Personal Financial Advisor

Counsel individuals on how to fulfill their financial aims.

Policy Advisor

Collect research data to support policymaking.

Policy Analyst

Influence the shaping of policies.

Principal Architect

Lead a team of Junior Architects through projects.

Prison Librarian

Maintain a prison library and inspire inmates through books.

Production Accountant

Keep track of budget and spending on a film set.

Quantitative Analyst

Create math-based financial models to guide stock-trading decisions.

Real Estate Analyst

Monitor real estate market conditions to help sales.

Research Analyst

Collect, evaluate, and report on data.

Research Librarian

Explore archives and databases to help people find what they need.

Risk Management Analyst

Advise companies on reducing threats that could cost them money.

Robotics Engineer

Design and test some of the world’s coolest technology: robots.

Semiconductor Process Engineer

Improve and manage the step-by-step process of creating a computer chip.

Sign Designer

Create inviting signs for businesses.

Space Planner

Make the best use of spaces by creating efficient plans.

Sports Statistician

Record facts and figures about sports games.

Statistical Modeler

Predict scenarios to help a company plan for the future.

Statistician

Forecast trends by analyzing big data.

Statistics Professor

Teach university students about statistics.

Steam Turbine Engineer

Design and install machines that turn steam into energy.

Storm Spotter

Physically observe storms to determine their location and strength.

Storm Tracker

Collect storm data, like direction and intensity.

Structural Designer

Make buildings safe and strong by planning their basic structure.

Structural Engineer

Plan buildings, focusing on their strength and stability.

Supply Chain Analyst

Examine production processes to see where improvements can be made.

Survey Methodologist

Design surveys that will give the most accurate results.

Surveyor

Create a precise record of an area’s measurements and features.

Tax Accountant

Calculate taxes for clients.

Tax Compliance Officer

Evaluate tax returns to see if the amounts on them are correct.

Teller

Handle money and provide services to customers in a bank.Provide money-handling services to bank customers.

Tornado Chaser

Gather information about tornadoes by getting an up close look.

Trade Compliance Analyst

Make sure import-export trading is done according to the law.

Traffic Engineer

Devise roadway systems to keep traffic flowing smoothly.

Transportation Designer

Come up with creative designs for various transportation needs.

Transportation Engineer

Create plans for safe and cost-effective transportation projects.

Urban Designer

Create plans for parks, streets, and other public infrastructure.

Urban Planner

Figure out the best way to use land in cities and neighborhoods.

User Interface Designer

Equip devices with user-friendly features.

Vehicle Engineer

Design and build safety features for vehicles, watercrafts and avionics.

Well Engineer

Build structures for drilling oil or gas.