Computer and Mathematical Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for computer and mathematical occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $120,080 ≈ $58/hr
National median salary $109,280
Total employment 5,260,110 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$151,880
- Washington$145,450
- District of Columbia$137,440
- New York$133,590
- Massachusetts$133,220
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$81,070
- Louisiana$86,500
- North Dakota$88,360
- Arkansas$90,340
- Oklahoma$90,640
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $151,880 | $138,670 | $73 | +26.5% | 717,740 |
| 2 | Washington | $145,450 | $136,830 | $70 | +21.1% | 239,720 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $137,440 | $133,010 | $66 | +14.5% | 43,050 |
| 4 | New York | $133,590 | $128,350 | $64 | +11.3% | 314,780 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $133,220 | $130,620 | $64 | +10.9% | 153,860 |
| 6 | Virginia | $130,240 | $128,700 | $63 | +8.5% | 248,190 |
| 7 | Maryland | $129,350 | $128,440 | $62 | +7.7% | 139,610 |
| 8 | Colorado | $128,910 | $128,090 | $62 | +7.4% | 136,010 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $125,030 | $123,900 | $60 | +4.1% | 154,820 |
| 10 | Oregon | $120,570 | $109,710 | $58 | +0.4% | 63,890 |
| 11 | Delaware | $117,790 | $113,600 | $57 | -1.9% | 14,490 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $117,690 | $108,610 | $57 | -2% | 48,210 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $116,440 | $107,240 | $56 | -3% | 25,440 |
| 14 | Texas | $113,980 | $106,100 | $55 | -5.1% | 511,360 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $112,980 | $107,600 | $54 | -5.9% | 195,720 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $112,970 | $105,700 | $54 | -5.9% | 16,390 |
| 17 | Georgia | $111,760 | $104,720 | $54 | -6.9% | 170,620 |
| 18 | Illinois | $110,830 | $103,200 | $53 | -7.7% | 182,560 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $110,360 | $104,140 | $53 | -8.1% | 95,850 |
| 20 | Arizona | $109,840 | $103,440 | $53 | -8.5% | 106,120 |
| 21 | Utah | $109,770 | $103,810 | $53 | -8.6% | 73,370 |
| 22 | Florida | $107,320 | $101,120 | $52 | -10.6% | 301,040 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $105,590 | $99,930 | $51 | -12.1% | 181,360 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $105,350 | $99,290 | $51 | -12.3% | 20,520 |
| 25 | Vermont | $105,240 | $95,680 | $51 | -12.4% | 7,720 |
| 26 | Idaho | $104,140 | $90,000 | $50 | -13.3% | 19,570 |
| 27 | Alabama | $103,940 | $100,030 | $50 | -13.4% | 57,370 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $103,660 | $96,300 | $50 | -13.7% | 57,250 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $103,410 | $98,990 | $50 | -13.9% | 12,220 |
| 30 | Ohio | $102,950 | $100,200 | $50 | -14.3% | 151,340 |
| 31 | Michigan | $101,680 | $99,280 | $49 | -15.3% | 126,780 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $100,160 | $96,100 | $48 | -16.6% | 81,570 |
| 33 | Nevada | $99,740 | $92,800 | $48 | -16.9% | 29,810 |
| 34 | Missouri | $98,780 | $93,690 | $47 | -17.7% | 88,550 |
| 35 | Maine | $98,380 | $91,340 | $47 | -18.1% | 15,000 |
| 36 | Kansas | $98,170 | $94,050 | $47 | -18.2% | 37,910 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $96,500 | $87,400 | $46 | -19.6% | 82,790 |
| 38 | Iowa | $96,030 | $89,360 | $46 | -20% | 38,250 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $95,500 | $84,740 | $46 | -20.5% | 4,430 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $94,100 | $84,590 | $45 | -21.6% | 39,210 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $93,780 | $87,030 | $45 | -21.9% | 31,220 |
| 42 | Alaska | $93,260 | $91,700 | $45 | -22.3% | 5,500 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $92,890 | $80,720 | $45 | -22.6% | 14,520 |
| 44 | Montana | $92,660 | $80,240 | $45 | -22.8% | 9,460 |
| 45 | Indiana | $92,570 | $84,010 | $45 | -22.9% | 67,640 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $92,550 | $81,420 | $45 | -22.9% | 9,670 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $90,640 | $82,090 | $44 | -24.5% | 40,490 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $90,340 | $84,450 | $43 | -24.8% | 27,920 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $88,360 | $81,970 | $42 | -26.4% | 6,920 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $86,500 | $78,890 | $42 | -28% | 26,330 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $81,070 | $75,000 | $39 | -32.5% | 15,920 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $186,320 | $202,060 | 149,970 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $167,770 | $167,450 | 156,010 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $156,000 | $151,750 | 194,970 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $135,870 | $145,970 | 16,610 |
| 5 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $133,760 | $139,090 | 233,320 |
| 6 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $133,110 | $139,450 | 328,950 |
| 7 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $132,190 | $136,170 | 128,180 |
| 8 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $130,020 | $128,560 | 25,070 |
| 9 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $129,520 | $134,020 | 58,190 |
| 10 | Lexington Park, MD | $129,190 | $129,540 | 5,170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do computer and mathematical occupations make in the U.S.?
The median computer and mathematical occupations salary in the United States is $109,280 per year (mean $120,080), and about 80% earn between $58,200 and $191,450.
How much do computer and mathematical occupations make per hour?
Roughly $58 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $120,080 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays computer and mathematical occupations the most?
California has the highest average pay for computer and mathematical occupations at $151,880 per year (median $138,670).