Did you dread math class as a kid? If so, that feeling probably didn't go away, and you're likely not too keen on the idea of doing math as a career.

Luckily, there are plenty of high-paying jobs for those who can't stand the thought of crunching numbers and sifting through data all day. Below are some of your choices.

Part 1

1

Law Teacher, Postsecondary

Median salary: $105,080

Math importance level: 25

Law professors teach courses in law at a university or graduate level. This title includes both those primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

2

Compliance Manager

Median salary: $103,530

Math importance level: 31

Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

3

Occupational Therapist

Median salary: $76, 940

Math importance level: 28

OTs assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

4

Political Science Teacher, Postsecondary

Median salary: $73,760

Math importance level: 31

These professors teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. The title includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

5

Acupuncturist

Median salary: $72,870

Math importance level: 31

Acupuncturists provide treatment of symptoms and disorders using needles and small electrical currents. They may also provide massage treatment or preventive treatments.

6

Orthoptist

Median salary: $72, 870

Math importance level: 28

Orthopists diagnose and treat visual system disorders, such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.

7

Dental Hygienist

Median salary: $71,110

Math importance level: 25

Hygienists clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. They may also educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, and apply fluoride or sealants.

8

Nursery and Greenhouse Manager

Median salary: $70, 110

Math importance level: 28

Greenhouse managers plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.

9

Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary

Median salary: $65,540

Math importance level: 28

These professors teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology at the university or graduate level. The title includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

10

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment, And Systems Inspector

Median salary: $65,950

Math importance level: 25

Inspectors are in charge of inspecting and monitoring transportation equipment, vehicles, and/or systems to ensure that they comply with regulations and safety standards.

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