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	Mathematicians	Computer and Information Research Scientists	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Biostatisticians	Statisticians
SUMMARY	19% Minimal Risk	11% Minimal Risk	13% Minimal Risk	19% Minimal Risk	22% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	5.4/10	7.8/10	5.8/10	6.8/10	6.2/10
POLLING	46% (Moderate Risk, Based on 662 votes)	30% (Low Risk, Based on 454 votes)	33% (Low Risk, Based on 42 votes)	42% (Moderate Risk, Based on 46 votes)	44% (Moderate Risk, Based on 533 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	-0.7%	19.7%	2.3%	8.5%	8.5%
WAGES	$121,680 or $58.50 per hour	$140,910 or $67.74 per hour	$79,350 or $38.15 per hour	$103,300 or $49.66 per hour	$103,300 or $49.66 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	2,220	38,480	48,820	29,800	29,800
SNOWFLAKE [?] The Snowflake is a visual summary of the five badges: Automation Risk (calculated), Risk (polled), Growth, Wages and Volume. It gives you an instant snapshot of an occupations profile. The colour of the Snowflake relates to its size. The better the occupation scores in relation to others, the larger and greener the Snowflake becomes.
DESCRIPTION	Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.	Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.	Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.	Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

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Automation Risk

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Growth & Wages

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Volume of Workers

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