How much does a mathematician make in Seattle?
$185,500a year
Median yearly pay for mathematicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $89.19 an hour or $15,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $89.19
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 8
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,400Median: $185,500Highest 10%: $240,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,400 | $49.22 | |
| 25th | $113,600 | $54.62 | |
| Median | $185,500 | $89.19 | |
| 75th | $194,100 | $93.33 | |
| 90th | $240,000 | $115.37 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for mathematicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $211,300 |
| Computer Network Architect | $172,700 |
| Software Developer | $167,300 |
| Data Scientist | $164,700 |
| Information Security Analyst | $161,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $136,100 |
| Actuary | $134,700 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $133,800 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,700 |
| Database Administrator | $133,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mathematician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $89.19 ($185,500 a year).
Do mathematicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $185,500 against $126,700 nationally, 46% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $162,300, so Seattle pays 14% more.
Where does Seattle rank for mathematician pay?
1 of 8 metro areas with data.
How much does a mathematician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $240,000 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.