Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 15-2099 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$71,490
$34.37/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated Apr 3, 2025
Source: BLS OEWS · Published Apr 2, 2025
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The national median salary for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other is $71,490 per year ($34.37/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $52,437 and $101,920 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $154,149 per year. There are approximately 4,660 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
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999100
1K
$45,970
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541600
510
$81,300
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
NAICS 541500
390
$69,690
Scientific Research and Development Services
NAICS 541700
300
$92,790
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
280
$78,870
Wage range across top 5 industries: $45,970 to $92,790 (102% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$19.39
$40,331
P25
$25.21
$52,437
P50MEDIAN
$34.37
$71,490
P75
$49.00
$101,920
P90
$74.11
$154,149
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 $71,490 per year ($34.37/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $52,437 and $101,920 annually.
How much do top-earning mathematical science occupations, all other make?
The 90th percentile salary for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other is $154,149 per year ($74.11/hr). The 75th percentile is $101,920 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 $40,331 per year ($19.39/hr). The 25th percentile is $52,437 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 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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