Careers by the numbers

Wondering if a maths and data path will lead you to an exciting career with good job security? These stats say yes!

23.2%

Is the projected job growth for data analyst roles by 2026. Data analysts collect and interpret data to solve problems and can work in a variety of industries – think business, medicine, crime and justice, and government.

$93K

That’s the average salary of a data scientist in Australia and New Zealand!

77%

Of Australian workers will spend more time using science and maths skills by 2030, it’s predicted. Stick with maths in high school or choose maths and data electives at university to get ahead of the curve. Or, go all out and study a Bachelor of Mathematics or Data Science!

24%

Of maths graduates go on to work in education and training STEM educators are in high demand, so why not consider teaching high school maths?

14,600

New jobs for electricians will be created by 2026. If this *sparks* your interest, make sure your geometry, algebra, trigonometry and measurement skills are up to scratch.

$85K

70%

Of software engineer employers say that having strong maths skills (in areas such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics) is important for the job.

73.3%

Of carpenters have a Certificate III or IV, proving that VET is a great place to gain practical skills that will have you succeeding in a hands-on maths gig!

Is the typical salary of a statistician in Australia. These data pros analyse statistical info to provide insights and answer big questions. You’ll find them working in sport, finance, education, psychology, marketing and more!

#1

Is where registered nurses ranked on the ‘Top 20 occupations in demand’ list in 2022. They use arithmetic, fractions, ratios, unit conversions and percentages every day to help care for patients.