How much does a mathematician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $60.92 an hour or $10,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.92
- Average (mean)
- $129,300
- Jobs
- 2,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,240 | $33.29 | |
| 25th | $88,570 | $42.58 | |
| Median | $126,700 | $60.92 | |
| 75th | $157,000 | $75.49 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $162,300 |
| Virginia | $148,000 |
| Maryland | $131,800 |
| Illinois | $131,000 |
| New York | $127,000 |
| California | $126,700 |
| Rhode Island | $109,300 |
| Massachusetts | $104,200 |
| Nevada | $102,900 |
| Indiana | $88,050 |
| Colorado | $86,020 |
| Michigan | $65,510 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $185,500 |
| Washington, DC | $164,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $156,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $131,000 |
| New York, NY | $113,600 |
| Providence, RI | $109,300 |
| Boston, MA | $104,200 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $102,900 |
In other countries
Mathematician belongs to the international group "Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Actuary$130,000
- Operations Research Analyst$88,940
- Statistician$105,700
- Data Scientist$120,200
- Mathematical Science Occupation$81,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mathematician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $60.92 ($126,700 a year).
How much does a mathematician make a month?
About $10,560 a month before tax, based on a median of $126,700 a year.
How much does a mathematician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,240 or less a year ($33.29 an hour); the top 10% make $195,200 or more.
Which state pays mathematicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $162,300 a year, followed by Virginia ($148,000) and Maryland ($131,800).
Which city pays mathematicians the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $185,500 a year.
How many mathematicians are there in the United States?
About 2,030 people work as mathematicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.