No. 3 best: Operations research analyst

No. 3 best: Operations research analyst

No. 3 best: Operations research analyst, > Annual median wage: $78,630
> Projected job growth, 2014-2024: 30%
> Total employment: 109,150

One of several jobs that require strong math skills on this list, operations research analysts use data and statistics to solve problems in a range of areas, including business, logistics, and health care. As more and more companies and government agencies explore the benefits of data analysis, employment in the field is projected to increase by 30% in the coming years, more than four times the employment growth rate across all occupations. The $78,630 median income for operations research analysts is more than double the $37,040 median income across all occupations.