Mathematicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for mathematicianss 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
- Washington$159,710
- New York$147,660
- Virginia$146,240
- Maryland$135,250
- California$129,110
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Michigan$82,310
- Indiana$100,620
- Massachusetts$103,600
- Nevada$109,590
- Colorado$111,900
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $159,710 | $162,280 | $77 | +23.6% | 100 |
| 2 | New York | $147,660 | $126,950 | $71 | +14.2% | 150 |
| 3 | Virginia | $146,240 | $148,030 | $70 | +13.1% | 400 |
| 4 | Maryland | $135,250 | $131,810 | $65 | +4.6% | 160 |
| 5 | California | $129,110 | $126,710 | $62 | -0.1% | 250 |
| 6 | Illinois | $121,990 | $130,970 | $59 | -5.6% | 60 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $115,200 | $109,260 | $55 | -10.9% | 100 |
| 8 | Colorado | $111,900 | $86,020 | $54 | -13.4% | 60 |
| 9 | Nevada | $109,590 | $102,890 | $53 | -15.2% | 70 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $103,600 | $104,190 | $50 | -19.9% | 40 |
| 11 | Indiana | $100,620 | $88,050 | $48 | -22.2% | 40 |
| 12 | Michigan | $82,310 | $65,510 | $40 | -36.3% | 90 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 8 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $185,520 | $167,380 | 70 |
| 2 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $164,470 | $157,500 | 200 |
| 3 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $156,480 | $144,930 | 40 |
| 4 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $130,970 | $123,510 | 60 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $113,590 | $144,880 | 150 |
| 6 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $109,260 | $115,200 | 100 |
| 7 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $104,190 | $103,600 | 40 |
| 8 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $102,890 | $101,850 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing mathematicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $185,520 | $180,740 | 60 |
| 2 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $184,310 | $179,370 | 60 |
| 3 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $167,650 | $172,310 | 200 |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $166,440 | $171,480 | 190 |
| 5 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $140,740 | $147,800 | 130 |
| 6 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $140,660 | $153,860 | 270 |
| 7 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $140,660 | $153,860 | 270 |
| 8 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $136,990 | $139,050 | 1,110 |
| 9 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $136,990 | $139,050 | 1,110 |
| 10 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $134,160 | $136,470 | 1,150 |
| 11 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $134,160 | $136,470 | 1,150 |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $132,530 | $124,370 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mathematicians make in the U.S.?
The median mathematicians salary in the United States is $126,710 per year (mean $129,260), and about 80% earn between $69,240 and $195,190.
How much do mathematicians make per hour?
Roughly $62 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $129,260 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays mathematicians the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for mathematicians at $159,710 per year (median $162,280).
What is the job outlook for mathematicians?
Employment is projected to change -0.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 100 openings per year.
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