Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for mathematical science occupations, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$144,160
- New York$111,300
- North Carolina$110,130
- Texas$100,040
- Illinois$91,770
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Oklahoma$53,560
- Iowa$57,600
- New Jersey$70,110
- Washington$72,840
- Maryland$74,950
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $144,160 | $180,500 | $69 | +57.5% | 120 |
| 2 | New York | $111,300 | $79,460 | $54 | +21.6% | 70 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $110,130 | $101,850 | $53 | +20.3% | — |
| 4 | Texas | $100,040 | $93,090 | $48 | +9.3% | — |
| 5 | Illinois | $91,770 | $81,090 | $44 | +0.2% | 1,320 |
| 6 | Virginia | $89,160 | $59,990 | $43 | -2.6% | 180 |
| 7 | Alaska | $82,210 | $78,580 | $40 | -10.2% | 90 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $75,320 | $65,110 | $36 | -17.7% | — |
| 9 | Maryland | $74,950 | $42,850 | $36 | -18.1% | 50 |
| 10 | Washington | $72,840 | $65,840 | $35 | -20.4% | 320 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $70,110 | $61,400 | $34 | -23.4% | 50 |
| 12 | Iowa | $57,600 | $49,020 | $28 | -37.1% | 30 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $53,560 | $36,820 | $26 | -41.5% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 13 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $180,510 | $183,380 | — |
| 2 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $109,650 | $119,910 | — |
| 3 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $109,160 | $108,450 | — |
| 4 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $108,540 | $105,040 | — |
| 5 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $97,190 | $97,950 | 30 |
| 6 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $93,320 | $102,200 | 30 |
| 7 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $93,090 | $96,910 | — |
| 8 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,230 | $93,340 | 1,100 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,460 | $110,040 | 70 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $72,710 | $73,850 | 240 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing mathematical science occupations, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $139,530 | $125,580 | 40 |
| 2 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $131,560 | $121,310 | 110 |
| 3 | Insurance Carriers | $129,660 | $115,500 | 70 |
| 4 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $115,670 | $139,290 | 40 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $115,650 | $137,690 | 40 |
| 6 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $115,650 | $118,930 | 90 |
| 7 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $109,600 | $117,040 | 180 |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $109,600 | $117,500 | 180 |
| 9 | Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $103,430 | $89,750 | 40 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $100,000 | $88,350 | 40 |
| 11 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $96,490 | $93,280 | 640 |
| 12 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $96,130 | $89,280 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mathematical science occupations, all other make in the U.S.?
The median mathematical science occupations, all other salary in the United States is $81,490 per year (mean $91,550), and about 80% earn between $47,980 and $154,580.
How much do mathematical science occupations, all other make per hour?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $91,550 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays mathematical science occupations, all other the most?
California has the highest average pay for mathematical science occupations, all other at $144,160 per year (median $180,500).
What is the job outlook for mathematical science occupations, all other?
Employment is projected to change +4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 300 openings per year.
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