Mathematician earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level mathematician earnings begin at:

$82.23 per hour

$171,030 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level mathematician earnings begin at:

$78.94 per hour

$164,200 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level mathematician earnings begin at:

$60.71 per hour

$126,280 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level mathematician earnings begin at:

$52.63 per hour

$109,470 per year

10th percentile

Starting level mathematician earnings begin at:

$45.24 per hour

$94,100 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 about the same as related careers in District of Columbia. On average, they make less than atmospheric scientists but more than chemists.

Career Median Salary
Atmospheric scientist salary $138K
Mathematician salary $126K
Nanotechnology engineer salary $141K
Natural sciences manager salary $134K
Astronomer salary $126K
Chemist salary $125K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)