SOC 15-2021 · Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Mathematicians wages by metro
National median annual wage
$126,710
- 10th percentile
- $69,240
- 25th percentile
- $88,570
- Median
- $126,710
- 75th percentile
- $157,020
- 90th percentile
- $195,190
- Mean
- $129,260
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 2,030.
That median is 148.5% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 70 | $102,380 | $185,520 | $239,960 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 200 | $74,980 | $164,470 | $207,480 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 40 | $101,230 | $156,480 | $195,190 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 60 | $49,190 | $130,970 | $170,010 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 150 | $79,110 | $113,590 | $286,800 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 100 | $72,470 | $109,260 | $155,150 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 40 | $72,030 | $104,190 | $149,520 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 40 | $78,810 | $102,890 | $144,350 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 200 | $74,980 | $164,470 | $207,480 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 150 | $79,110 | $113,590 | $286,800 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 100 | $72,470 | $109,260 | $155,150 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 70 | $102,380 | $185,520 | $239,960 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 60 | $49,190 | $130,970 | $170,010 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 40 | $72,030 | $104,190 | $149,520 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 40 | $78,810 | $102,890 | $144,350 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 40 | $101,230 | $156,480 | $195,190 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 100 | $102,050 | $162,280 | $239,960 |
| Virginia | 400 | $92,520 | $148,030 | $195,190 |
| Maryland | 160 | $73,590 | $131,810 | $195,190 |
| Illinois | 60 | $49,190 | $130,970 | $170,010 |
| New York | 150 | $79,110 | $126,950 | $261,670 |
| California | 250 | $81,230 | $126,710 | $182,020 |
| Rhode Island | 100 | $72,470 | $109,260 | $155,150 |
| Massachusetts | 40 | $72,030 | $104,190 | $149,520 |
| Nevada | 70 | $78,810 | $102,890 | $162,990 |
| Indiana | 40 | $77,420 | $88,050 | $136,990 |
| Colorado | 60 | $63,820 | $86,020 | $195,190 |
| Michigan | 90 | $65,510 | $65,510 | $132,530 |
| New Jersey | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other computer and mathematical occupations
- Software Developers
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Computer Occupations, All Other
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Data Scientists
- Information Security Analysts
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Mathematicians?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Mathematicians is $126,710. Employment is 2,030.
How does Mathematicians pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Mathematicians is 148.5% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Mathematicians?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is highest on this page's list at $185,520.