What is a good Wonderlic score?

A good Wonderlic score is 25 or more, above about 70 percent of test-takers. The average is about 20 to 21, and 30 or more is roughly the top 10 percent.

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By the LifeScore Editorial Team · Updated October 2026 · How we check facts

20–21
average: 25+
above ~70%: 30+
top 10%: 35+
top 2 to 3%

Reported Wonderlic scores by job

These typical scores by occupation come from Wonderlic's 1992 user's manual and are still the most quoted. They are guides, not pass marks; employers set their own targets.

Job or group	Reported score
Routine production and equipment work	10 to 17
Clerical work and first-line supervisors	20 to 26
Nurse	about 23
Upper-level management	28 or more
Engineer	about 29
Attorney	about 30

Wonderlic score ranges

Score	Percentile	Reading
Under 15	below 20th	Below average
15 to 19	20th to 39th	Lower end of typical
20 to 24	44th to 67th	Average
25 to 29	72nd to 87th	Above average
30 to 34	90th to 97th	Strong
35 and up	98th and up	Exceptional

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Frequently asked questions

Is 25 a good Wonderlic score?

Yes. A 25 is above roughly 70 percent of test-takers and meets the reported guidance for clerical, supervisory and many professional roles.

Is 20 a good Wonderlic score?

It is about average. It meets the reported guidance for clerical work and first-line supervisors.

Is 30 a good Wonderlic score?

Yes. It is about the top 10 percent, in line with the reported figure for attorneys.

What Wonderlic score do you need for a job?

There is no single pass mark. Each employer sets a target for the role, often in line with the occupational guidance above.

Sources

LifeScore is not affiliated with Wonderlic, Inc. Wonderlic is a trademark of Wonderlic, Inc. Our practice tests are original questions written in a similar style and timed the same way. Reviewed October 2026 by the LifeScore Editorial Team.