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ACT Science jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways
ACT Science is an admissions section rather than a career credential, so the salary framing here focuses on adjacent teaching and science-learning pathways instead of implying one test section directly determines an occupation.
Updated August 22, 2026
Where this exam tends to lead
This cluster is oriented around student pathways and tutoring roles. The role targets below are the main search patterns this jobs page is built around.
For academic exams, this page emphasizes tutoring, coaching, and adjacent education roles rather than a direct post-certification job market.
Science-learning and education benchmarks
ACT Science is an admissions section rather than a career credential, so the salary framing here focuses on adjacent teaching and science-learning pathways instead of implying one test section directly determines an occupation.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| High school teachers | $64,580 median annual wage | Broad benchmark for science-teaching and test-prep adjacent careers BLS High School Teachers |
| Educational instruction and library occupations | $59,220 median annual wage | Useful broad benchmark for tutoring and academic support roles BLS Education occupations overview |
| Postsecondary teachers | $83,980 median annual wage | Long-range benchmark for students pursuing science-heavy academic paths BLS Postsecondary Teachers |
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ACT Science quick facts
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Science status | Optional add-on section | ACT test overview |
| Science add-on fee | $5 | ACT registration fees |
| Question count | 40 questions | ACT test overview |
| Time limit | 40 minutes | ACT test overview |
| Composite-score impact | Science does not affect the ACT Composite score | ACT test overview |
| What the section measures | Interpretation, analysis, reasoning, and problem-solving in biology, chemistry, and Earth and space sciences | ACT test overview |
| Calculator policy | No calculator is permitted on the science test | ACT practice test PDF |
| Overall ACT timing with science | The multiple-choice ACT with science totals 171 questions and 2 hours 45 minutes of timed testing | ACT test day page |
Fetched job listings
These listings come from the latest automated jobs update run. If a board blocks or limits retrieval, use the live search links above.
7 listings captured
Jobicy
Associate Customer Success Manager - Higher Education
Instructure
Hungary, Mexico
The Muse
Licensed Insurance Sales Representative (Remote / Home-Based)
Allstate
Flexible / Remote
The Muse
Store Associate
CVS Health
Litchfield, CT
The Muse
(USA) Tire and Battery Service Advisor
Walmart
Eau Claire, WI
The Muse
Café Associate
Walmart
Clive, IA
The Muse
Maintenance Custodian Associate
Walmart
Ellicott City, MD
The Muse
Retail Customer Service Associate
Walmart
El Paso, TX
Official resources
Official summary of the optional science add-on, timing, and purpose.
Current pricing, including the separate science add-on fee.
Official total timing and question-count context for the ACT testing day.
Official current practice material confirming the science timing, item count, and no-calculator rule.
External resources and benchmarks
Neutral benchmark for education pathways tied to strong science instruction.
Official ACT science practice entry point that complements the SimpuTech quiz path.
Questions people ask before choosing this path
Can I use a calculator on ACT Science?
No. The official ACT practice materials state that calculators are not permitted on the science test.
Should non-science students still take ACT Science?
Sometimes yes. Students who are good at patterns, charts, and process-of-elimination may do better on ACT Science than they expect, even without deep science content confidence.
What should I do after the SimpuTech quiz?
Open the graph-reading or timing article first if speed is your issue, or the non-science-student guide if the entire section still feels mentally noisy.