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The national median salary for Mathematicians is $126,714 per year ($60.92/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $88,566 and $157,019 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $195,187 per year. There are approximately 2,030 mathematicians employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-0.7%
Little or no change
Annual openings
100
per year, on avg
Workforce today
2K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999100
1K
$136,990
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
NAICS 611300
320
$73,590
Scientific Research and Development Services
NAICS 541700
200
$167,650
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
NAICS 336400
60
$185,520
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
NAICS 339900
60
$106,730
Wage range across top 5 industries: $73,590 to $185,520 (152% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$33.29
$69,243
P25
$42.58
$88,566
P50MEDIAN
$60.92
$126,714
P75
$75.49
$157,019
P90
$93.84
$195,187
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · tech sector
Cooling
Openings Rate
2.8%
Quits Rate
1.1%
Information sector openings held flat at 81K in March, but layoffs jumped to 66K (+13K, rate 2.4%) -- the highest layoff rate among major sectors. Quit rates dropped to 1.1%. Tech employers retain maximum leverage; cuts continue in pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average mathematicians salary?
The national median salary for Mathematicians is $126,714 per year ($60.92/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $88,566 and $157,019 annually.
How much do top-earning mathematicians make?
The 90th percentile salary for Mathematicians is $195,187 per year ($93.84/hr). The 75th percentile is $157,019 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for mathematicians?
Entry-level Mathematicians (10th percentile) earn approximately $69,243 per year ($33.29/hr). The 25th percentile is $88,566 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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