SOC 15-2021 · May 2025 · United States
Mathematicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Mathematicians across the United States is $126,710 per year, measured over 2,030 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $162,280.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Mathematicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 147.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $162,280 and Michigan pays $65,510.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $162,280 | 100 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $148,030 | 400 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $131,810 | 160 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $130,970 | 60 | |
| 5 | New York | $126,950 | 150 | |
| 6 | California | $126,710 | 250 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $109,260 | 100 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $104,190 | 40 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $102,890 | 70 | |
| 10 | Indiana | $88,050 | 40 |
States with the most Mathematicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 400 | $148,030 | |
| 2 | California | 250 | $126,710 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 160 | $131,810 | |
| 4 | New York | 150 | $126,950 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 100 | $109,260 | |
| 6 | Washington | 100 | $162,280 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 90 | $65,510 | |
| 8 | Nevada | 70 | $102,890 | |
| 9 | Colorado | 60 | $86,020 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 60 | $130,970 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $185,520 | 70 |
| 2 | Washington | $164,470 | 200 |
| 3 | San Diego | $156,480 | 40 |
| 4 | Chicago | $130,970 | 60 |
| 5 | New York | $113,590 | 150 |
| 6 | Providence | $109,260 | 100 |
| 7 | Boston | $104,190 | 40 |
| 8 | Las Vegas | $102,890 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.