Mathematicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for mathematicians in the U.S. is $126,710 ($60.92 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $126,710
- Mean annual wage
- $129,260
- Median hourly wage
- $60.92
- Employment
- 2,030
2,030 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,240 | $33.29 |
| 25th percentile | $88,570 | $42.58 |
| Median (50th) | $126,710 | $60.92 |
| 75th percentile | $157,020 | $75.49 |
| 90th percentile | $195,190 | $93.84 |
Highest-paying states for mathematicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $162,280 | 100 |
| Virginia | $148,030 | 400 |
| Maryland | $131,810 | 160 |
| Illinois | $130,970 | 60 |
| New York | $126,950 | 150 |
| California | $126,710 | 250 |
| Rhode Island | $109,260 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $104,190 | 40 |
| Nevada | $102,890 | 70 |
| Indiana | $88,050 | 40 |
Lowest-paying states
- Michigan: $65,510 median annual wage
- Colorado: $86,020 median annual wage
- Indiana: $88,050 median annual wage
- Nevada: $102,890 median annual wage
- Massachusetts: $104,190 median annual wage
About this occupation
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
Typical tasks
- Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.
- Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
- Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
- Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
- Mentor others on mathematical techniques.
- Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master'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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