Average Salary for Mathematicians
SOC 15-2021 · Computer and Mathematical Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Mathematicians in the United States is $121,680 ($58.50/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $63,430 at the 10th percentile to $187,660 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 2,220 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 17.3% since 2014.
Median Annual
$121,680
Mean Annual
$122,520
10th Pct
$63,430
75th Pct
$153,340
Employment
2,220
Salary Distribution
$63k
10th
$86k
25th
$122k
Median
$153k
75th
$188k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $176,000 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $160,510 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $149,150 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $127,290 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $102,900 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $91,290 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $154,480 |
| California | $143,890 |
| Virginia | $142,150 |
| Washington | $137,180 |
| Maryland | $128,940 |
| Illinois | $127,290 |
| Colorado | $108,500 |
| Florida | $105,370 |
| Nevada | $102,900 |
| New York | $98,620 |
| Ohio | $96,780 |
| New Jersey | $96,620 |
| Michigan | $63,430 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Mathematicians broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $179,630 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $179,630 |
| Manufacturing | $146,440 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $140,440 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $140,440 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $137,180 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $137,180 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $135,930 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $132,420 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $132,420 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $129,540 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $129,540 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $114,440 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $105,400 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $103,580 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $103,580 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $91,290 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $91,120 |
| Educational Services | $86,680 |
| Educational Services | $63,430 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $61,790 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $51,480 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,680 |
| 2023 | $116,440 |
| 2022 | $112,110 |
| 2021 | $108,100 |
| 2020 | $110,860 |
| 2019 | $105,030 |
| 2018 | $101,900 |
| 2017 | $103,010 |
| 2016 | $105,810 |
| 2015 | $111,110 |
| 2014 | $103,720 |