Mathematician earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level mathematician earnings begin at:

$85.62 per hour

$178,090 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level mathematician earnings begin at:

$56.24 per hour

$116,980 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level mathematician earnings begin at:

$25.78 per hour

$53,620 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level mathematician earnings begin at:

$20.06 per hour

$41,730 per year

10th percentile

Starting level mathematician earnings begin at:

$8.91 per hour

$18,530 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Mathematician salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $99,080
Florida $92,310
Ohio $85,120
New York $82,030
Rhode Island $79,660
Pennsylvania $76,250
Nevada $69,350
Texas $53,620
District of Columbia $126,280
Virginia $123,160
Washington $119,860
Maryland $118,410
New Jersey $111,910
New Mexico $105,780
Illinois $103,220
Colorado $103,100

How do mathematician salaries compare to similar careers?

Mathematicians earn None% less than similar careers in Texas.

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