Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for mathematical science occupations, all other in the U.S. is $81,490 ($39.18 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $81,490
- Mean annual wage
- $91,550
- Median hourly wage
- $39.18
- Employment
- 3,720
3,720 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,980 | $23.07 |
| 25th percentile | $60,750 | $29.21 |
| Median (50th) | $81,490 | $39.18 |
| 75th percentile | $107,180 | $51.53 |
| 90th percentile | $154,580 | $74.32 |
Highest-paying states for mathematical science occupations, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $180,500 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $101,850 | — |
| Texas | $93,090 | — |
| Illinois | $81,090 | 1,320 |
| New York | $79,460 | 70 |
| Alaska | $78,580 | 90 |
| Washington | $65,840 | 320 |
| Tennessee | $65,110 | — |
| New Jersey | $61,400 | 50 |
| Virginia | $59,990 | 180 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $36,820 median annual wage
- Maryland: $42,850 median annual wage
- Iowa: $49,020 median annual wage
- Virginia: $59,990 median annual wage
- New Jersey: $61,400 median annual wage
About this occupation
All mathematical scientists not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.3% |
| Associate's degree | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 40.0% |
| Master's degree | 35.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 11.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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