SOC 15-2021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Mathematicians is $121,680 per year ($58.50/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $85,717 and $153,338 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $187,658 per year. There are approximately 2,220 mathematicians employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $30.50 | $63,440 |
| P25 | $41.21 | $85,717 |
| P50MEDIAN | $58.50 | $121,680 |
| P75 | $73.72 | $153,338 |
| P90 | $90.22 | $187,658 |
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The national median salary for Mathematicians is $121,680 per year ($58.50/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $85,717 and $153,338 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Mathematicians is $187,658 per year ($90.22/hr). The 75th percentile is $153,338 per year.
Entry-level Mathematicians (10th percentile) earn approximately $63,440 per year ($30.50/hr). The 25th percentile is $85,717 per year.
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