SOC 15-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematicians — Virginia
Virginia
The median wage for Mathematicians in Virginia is $148,030 per year, 16.8% above the national median of $126,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mathematicians in Virginia is $148,030 per year, 16.8% above the national median of $126,710. Pay ranges from under $92,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $195,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $120,990 to $175,610.
Employment stands at 400, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 12 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 37th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,520 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $120,990 | −4.5% |
| Median (50th) | $148,030 | +16.8% |
| 75th | $175,610 | +38.6% |
| 90th | $195,190 | +54.0% |
| Mean | $146,240 | +15.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $148,030 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$148,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$146,419US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $148,030 a year, 16.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $92,520 to $195,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 12 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematicians in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $148,030, or $71.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $126,710, so pay in Virginia is 16.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Virginia earns more than $195,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $92,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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