The average salary for a mathematician in the United States is $119,770, but the range typically falls between $81,910 and $148,240. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $57.58, with a range between $39.38 and $71.27.
There are approximately 2,220 people employed as a mathematician in the United States. With Virginia, California, Maryland employing the highest number of mathematicians.The state with the best pay for a mathematician is California, with an average annual salary of $131,560, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $44,760.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $62,260 | $29.93 |
| 25th Percentile | $81,910 | $39.38 |
| Median | $116,440 | $55.98 |
| 75th Percentile | $148,240 | $71.27 |
| 90th Percentile | $183,500 | $88.22 |
The salary of a mathematician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a mathematician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for mathematicians are California, Virginia, Washington, Maryland, New York while the worst states are Utah, Michigan, Ohio, Nevada, New Jersey.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $85,970 | $131,560 | $172,390 |
| Colorado | $60,650 | $121,640 | $177,660 |
| Florida | $40,000 | $97,270 | $155,060 |
| Maryland | $76,440 | $132,050 | $183,500 |
| Michigan | $62,260 | $76,040 | $123,620 |
| Nevada | $76,070 | $96,120 | $130,660 |
| New Jersey | $66,020 | $107,260 | $175,970 |
| New York | $75,300 | $139,500 | $218,020 |
| Ohio | $53,810 | $86,640 | $128,070 |
| Utah | $25,580 | $44,760 | $104,880 |
| Virginia | $87,760 | $135,130 | $183,500 |
| Washington | $80,470 | $149,020 | $228,050 |
Even between cities, the salary of a mathematician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for mathematicians is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $153,070.The city with the lowest average salary for mathematicians is Salt Lake City, UT with an average salary of $44,580.
Areas with highest average salaries for mathematicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for mathematicians
The number of mathematicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of mathematicians has decreased by -240. On average, the number of mathematicians has been increasing by -2.4% each year. The salary of mathematicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of mathematicians has increased by $7,240. On average, the salary of mathematicians has been increasing by 1.6% each year.
Mathematicians are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for mathematicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
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