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GRE – Quantitative jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways
GRE Quant is an admissions signal rather than an occupational credential, so these rows are adjacent teaching and instruction benchmarks rather than outcomes of a score report.
Updated October 7, 2026
Where this exam tends to lead
These roles centre on 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.
Quant-heavy education and analysis benchmarks
GRE Quant is an admissions signal rather than an occupational credential, so these rows are adjacent teaching and instruction benchmarks rather than outcomes of a score report.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| High school teachers | $72,040 median annual wage | May 2025 figure. Employment is projected at 0% change from 2025 to 2035 — essentially flat BLS High School Teachers |
| Educational instruction and library occupations | $60,570 median annual wage | May 2025 figure, against $50,980 for all occupations. Broad benchmark for tutoring-adjacent quantitative work BLS Education occupations overview |
| Postsecondary teachers | $85,330 median annual wage | May 2025 figure, with 7% projected growth. Longer-run academic benchmark for strong quantitative trajectories BLS Postsecondary Teachers |
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GRE Quant facts to check first
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GRE General Test fee | $249 in most locations effective August 1, 2026, and $231.30 in China. Eligible candidates can register for $100 under the ETS Fee Reduction Program, which also includes about $100 of prep materials | ETS GRE fees |
| Fees people forget to budget | Rescheduling costs $55 ($53.90 in China), changing test centre costs $55, and each additional score report is $40 per recipient | ETS GRE fees |
| Overall test time | About 1 hour and 58 minutes, in place since September 22, 2023 | ETS GRE structure |
| Quant section structure | Two sections: 12 questions in 21 minutes, then 15 questions in 26 minutes | ETS GRE structure |
| Adaptive model | Section-level adaptive. The first section of each measure is average difficulty, and the difficulty of the second section depends on your overall performance on the first. Scoring reflects both how many you answered correctly and the difficulty of what you saw | ETS GRE structure |
| Quant vs Verbal pacing | Quant gives about 105 seconds per question across both sections; Verbal gives about 90 (12 questions in 18 minutes, then 15 in 23). Quant is the slower, more deliberate measure by design | ETS GRE structure |
| Score scale | 130 to 170 in 1-point increments, the same scale used for Verbal Reasoning. Analytical Writing is 0 to 6 in half-point increments | ETS GRE scoring and reporting |
| How long scores last | Scores remain valid and reportable for five years from your test date | ETS GRE scoring and reporting |
| Quant content scope | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. ETS states it does not include trigonometry or calculus | ETS GRE Quant overview |
| Question types | Quantitative comparison, multiple choice, select all that apply, numeric entry, and data interpretation sets | ETS GRE Quant overview |
| Calculator policy | A basic on-screen calculator is provided for Quantitative Reasoning | ETS GRE structure |
Fetched job listings
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6 listings captured
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
The Muse
PRODUCE/CLERK
Kroger
Bowling Green, OH
Official resources
Official section timings, the adaptation model, and the shorter-test breakdown.
Official content scope, question types, and calculator guidance for Quant.
The current $249 fee, the Fee Reduction Program, and rescheduling and score-report charges.
Official score scales for Verbal, Quant, and Analytical Writing, and the five-year reporting window.
External resources and benchmarks
Neutral wage benchmark for math-heavy education pathways.
Strong free companion resource for repairing algebra and data-analysis gaps.
Questions people ask before choosing this path
How much does the GRE cost in 2026?
$249 in most locations, effective August 1, 2026, and $231.30 in China. Eligible candidates can register for $100 through the ETS Fee Reduction Program. Rescheduling or changing test centre costs $55 each, and additional score reports are $40 per recipient.
Why does the first GRE Quant section matter so much?
Because the test is section-level adaptive. The first Quant section is of average difficulty, and your performance on it determines the difficulty of the second section. Since scoring accounts for the difficulty of the questions you saw, a weak first section lowers the ceiling available to you in the second.
Is GRE Quant still the old 20-question, 35-minute format?
No. Since September 22, 2023 the shorter GRE uses two Quant sections of 12 questions in 21 minutes and 15 questions in 26 minutes, within a total test time of about 1 hour 58 minutes.
Does GRE Quant test calculus or trigonometry?
No. ETS states the Quant content covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis, and does not include trigonometry or calculus.
How long are GRE scores valid?
Five years from your test date. Scores stay reportable through the ETS Data Manager for that whole window, which matters if you are applying across more than one admissions cycle.