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Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks

SOC 15-2099 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data

Median Annual Salary
$81,494
$39.18/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026

Is this a competitive Mathematical Science Occupations salary in 2026?

Based on BLS OEWS wage percentiles, JOLTS June 2026 demand signals, and ECI Q2 2026 wage growth.

$Competitive · ~P50
P10$48K
P25$61K
P50$81K
P75$107K
P90$155K
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Demand: COOLING. Demand is cooling -- tech openings are at 3.1% and easing (JOLTS, June 2026). Employers have more leverage, so the median (or slightly below) is competitive; you do not need to stretch.
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Merit budget: Wages in information & tech are rising about 2.9% a year (BLS ECI, Q2 2026). Budget a 2.5-3.0% merit increase to hold this role at market.
Our read
For a competitive 2026 offer, target $81,494 to $107,182 (market median to the 75th percentile). The median is plenty in this softer market.
Figures are market benchmarks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; apply professional judgment before making pay decisions.

How Mathematical Science Occupations pay is moving in 2026

Trend, demand, and spread context from BLS OEWS, JOLTS, and ECI

Pay trend

BLS's May 2025 median estimate for this role is 14.0% above its May 2024 estimate. A swing that large usually reflects survey sampling or classification changes between OEWS vintages rather than actual pay changes, so lean on the sector wage-growth benchmark (2.9% per year, BLS ECI) for planning.

Hiring demand · COOLING

the Information sector is running a 3.1% job-openings rate with quits at 1.1% (BLS JOLTS). The openings rate has drifted up from 2.9% to 3.1% over the past quarter.

Pay spread

Top earners (P90) make about 3.2 times what entry-level (P10) workers make in this role. That spread is wider than typical, so expect large pay differences by experience, employer size, and geography; build generous ranges and differentiate strongly.

What changed recently
  • Aug 4, 2026JOLTS June 2026: sector openings rebounded to 3.1% (up 0.6pp) but remain the lowest of any major sector. Employers keep hiring leverage.
  • Jul 31, 2026ECI Q2 2026: sector wages growing 2.9% per year, down from 3.5% the prior quarter.

Commentary is generated from published BLS figures (OEWS May 2025 vs May 2024, JOLTS June 2026, ECI Q2 2026) and refreshed each release. It is interpretation, not a BLS product.

Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other is $81,494 per year ($39.18/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $60,757 and $107,182 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $154,586 per year. There are approximately 3,720 mathematical science occupations, all other employed in the United States.

About This Role

BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018

All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

Career Outlook

BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+4.0%
Faster than average
Annual openings
300
per year, on avg
Workforce today
5K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
7% from new growth93% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None

Industry Wage Breakdown

Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
IndustryWorkforce Median Pay
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
NAICS 541500
640$96,490
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999100
510$53,620
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541600
310$80,340
Scientific Research and Development Services
NAICS 541700
180$109,600
Employment Services
NAICS 561300
140$62,980
Wage range across top 5 industries: $53,620 to $109,600 (104% spread)

Wage Percentiles

Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
PercentileHourly RateAnnual Salary
P10$23.07$47,986
P25$29.21$60,757
P50MEDIAN$39.18$81,494
P75$51.53$107,182
P90$74.32$154,586

Market Context Signal

JOLTS · tech sector
Cooling
Openings Rate
3.1%
Quits Rate
1.1%

Information sector openings rebounded to 90K in June (+18K), rate 3.1% -- still the lowest of any major sector. Quits eased to 1.1%. Tech hiring demand stays soft and employers retain leverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average mathematical science occupations, all other salary?

The national median salary for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other is $81,494 per year ($39.18/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $60,757 and $107,182 annually.

How much do top-earning mathematical science occupations, all other make?

The 90th percentile salary for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other is $154,586 per year ($74.32/hr). The 75th percentile is $107,182 per year.

What is the entry-level salary for mathematical science occupations, all other?

Entry-level Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other (10th percentile) earn approximately $47,986 per year ($23.07/hr). The 25th percentile is $60,757 per year.

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Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Salary by State

Top 5 states by employment
Illinois1,320 workersWashington320 workersVirginia180 workersCalifornia120 workersAlaska90 workers

About This Data

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.

Next OEWS release: May 2027Verify on BLS.gov →

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