Careers in Math Handout Answer Key

Directions

Match the careers with the salaries* by placing a letter from the Salaries column in the blanks beside the careers.

Careers Salaries

1. Biological scientists ___d__ a. $41,080

2. Chemists __e__ b. $44,180

3. Computer systems analysts __f___ c. $46,330

4. Geologists, geophysicists, oceanographers __b___ d. $49,239

5. Mathematicians __h___ e. $50,080

6. Mathematics professor __c___ f. $59,330

7. Physicists and astronomers ___i__ g. $67,020

8. Aircraft pilots and flight engineers __j___ h. $68,640

9. Financial managers ___g__ i. $82,310

10. Insurance claims and policy processing clerks __a___ j. $110,940

* Source for salaries: Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual earnings in 2000.