Mine shuttle car operator
Average salary: $55,320
Required sociability score: 64
They operate diesel- or electric-powered shuttle cars in underground mines to transport materials from a working face to mine cars or a conveyor.
Geological sample-test technician
Average salary: $55,610
Required sociability score: 56
They test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to the detect the presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits.
Aircraft mechanic or service technician
Average salary: $58,370
Required sociability score: 64
They diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes helicopter and aircraft-engine specialists.
Judicial law clerks
Average salary: $59,910
Required sociability score: 65.5
They assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Poet, lyricist, or creative writer
Average salary: $60,250
Required sociability score: 52
They create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry, or song lyrics for publication or performance.
Photonics technician
Average salary: $61,260
Required sociability score: 64
They build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber-optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
Sociologist
Average salary: $73,760
Required sociability score: 65
They study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations.
Statistician
Average salary: $80,110
Required sociability score: 64
They develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information.
Biochemists and biophysicists
Average salary: $82,150
Required sociability score: 65.5
They study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes, such as cell development, growth, heredity, and disease.
Web administrator
Average salary: $85,240
Required sociability score: 64.5
They manage web environment design, deployment, development, and maintenance activities and perform testing and quality assurance of websites and web applications.
Geoscientists — other than hydrologists or geographers
Average salary: $89,700
Required sociability score: 64.5
They study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the earth.
Remote sensing scientist or technologist
Average salary: $97,130
Required sociability score: 62
They apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security.
Environmental economist
Average salary: $99,180
Required sociability score: 58.5
They conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable-energy resources.
Political scientist
Average salary: $99,730
Required sociability score: 64
They study the origin, development, and operation of political systems.
Astronomer
Average salary: $104,100
Required sociability score: 60.5
They observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Economist
Average salary: $109,230
Required sociability score: 57.5
They conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy.