Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Quick Facts
Category
Knowledge
Used in
25+ careers
Avg. Importance
4.2 / 5
Careers Using Chemistry
Ranked by how important Chemistry is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.
Chemists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $84,150/yr
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $86,220/yr
Chemical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $121,860/yr
Materials Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $104,160/yr
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Production · $57,090/yr
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $103,650/yr
Materials Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $108,310/yr
Nanosystems Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr
Nurse Anesthetists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $223,210/yr
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Environmental Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $104,170/yr
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering · $64,790/yr
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $93,330/yr
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $83,460/yr
Pharmacists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $137,480/yr
Food Scientists and Technologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $85,310/yr
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $87,710/yr
Animal Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $79,120/yr
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Management · $167,740/yr
Fuel Cell Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $102,320/yr
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $83,910/yr
Nuclear Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $127,520/yr
Quality Control Systems Managers
Management · $121,440/yr
Chemical Technicians
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $57,790/yr
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $99,240/yr
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