How much does a mathematician make in New York?
$113,600a year
Median yearly pay for mathematicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $54.61 an hour or $9,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.61
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 8
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,110Median: $113,600Highest 10%: $286,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,110 | $38.03 | |
| 25th | $89,380 | $42.97 | |
| Median | $113,600 | $54.61 | |
| 75th | $172,700 | $83.02 | |
| 90th | $286,800 | $137.88 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for mathematicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $170,900 |
| Software Developer | $166,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $163,000 |
| Actuary | $161,500 |
| Information Security Analyst | $140,500 |
| Statistician | $137,500 |
| Data Scientist | $136,000 |
| Database Architect | $131,500 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $130,500 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mathematician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $54.61 ($113,600 a year).
Do mathematicians make more in New York than the national average?
No: $113,600 against $126,700 nationally, 10% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $127,000, so New York pays 11% less.
Where does New York rank for mathematician pay?
5 of 8 metro areas with data.
How much does a mathematician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $286,800 or more.
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.