Jobs Similar to Mathematical Science Teachers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to mathematical science teachers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Library Science Teachers and Computer Science Teachers.
Mathematical Science Teachers: $79,940 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Mathematical Science Teachers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $103,170+29% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Library Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $80,340+1% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $96,980+21% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 80% | $100,310+25% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 80% | $77,270−3% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 79% | $93,250+17% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 79% | $101,420+27% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 79% | $75,870−5% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 79% | $123,920+55% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 79% | $80,340+1% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Education Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 79% | $75,350−6% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 78% | $94,980+19% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Tutors | 78% | $43,350−46% | Training or associate |
| 14 | Business Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 78% | $99,080+24% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 78% | $84,620+6% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 77% | $74,260−7% | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Geography Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 77% | $97,590+22% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 77% | $65,030−19% | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 77% | $42,910−46% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 76% | $66,810−16% | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $103,170 (+29%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $80,340 (+1%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $96,980 (+21%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
80% similar · $100,310 (+25%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
80% similar · $77,270 (−3%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
79% similar · $93,250 (+17%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
79% similar · $101,420 (+27%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
79% similar · $75,870 (−5%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
79% similar · $123,920 (+55%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
79% similar · $80,340 (+1%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Education Teachers, Postsecondary
79% similar · $75,350 (−6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
78% similar · $94,980 (+19%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Tutors
78% similar · $43,350 (−46%) · Training or associate
- 14Business Teachers, Postsecondary
78% similar · $99,080 (+24%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
78% similar · $84,620 (+6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
77% similar · $74,260 (−7%) · Bachelor's degree
- 17Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
77% similar · $97,590 (+22%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
77% similar · $65,030 (−19%) · Bachelor's degree
- 19Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
77% similar · $42,910 (−46%) · Graduate degree
- 20Special Education Teachers, Middle School
76% similar · $66,810 (−16%) · Bachelor's degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than mathematical science teachers.
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary79% similar · $123,920 (+55%)
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary82% similar · $103,170 (+29%)
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary79% similar · $101,420 (+27%)
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary80% similar · $100,310 (+25%)
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary78% similar · $99,080 (+24%)
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary77% similar · $97,590 (+22%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for mathematical science teachers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where mathematical science teachers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (81)
- Biostatisticians (74)
- Epidemiologists (74)
- Health Informatics Specialists (73)
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (72)
- Allergists and Immunologists (70)
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (70)
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (69)
- Geneticists (69)
- Mathematicians (69)
Questions about jobs like mathematical science teachers
What jobs are most similar to mathematical science teachers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (82% similar), Library Science Teachers (81% similar), Computer Science Teachers (81% similar), Physics Teachers (80% similar) and Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers (80% similar).
Which jobs like mathematical science teachers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Economics Teachers ($123,920, +55%; usually a graduate degree), Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary ($103,170, +29%; usually a graduate degree) and Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers ($101,420, +27%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with mathematical science teachers ($79,940). Without more preparation than mathematical science teachers usually need: Economics Teachers, Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary and Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.