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
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
Industry
Workforce
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)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual 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
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 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.
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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