Computer and mathematical occupations: pay, outlook, and education
Official pay, projected growth, openings, and entry requirements for 831 U.S. occupations. Filter, sort, and open any career for state and metro pay, skills, programs, and licenses.
21 occupations. Wages Verified data Growth and openings Official projection
| Occupation | Median wage | Change 2025 to 2035 | Openings per year | Employment | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information research scientists SOC 15-1221 | $140,300 | +21.8% | 2,900 | 38,600 | Master's degree |
| Database architects SOC 15-1243 | $139,500 | +9.4% | 3,900 | 69,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| Software developers SOC 15-1252 | $135,980 | +10.2% | 95,300 | 1,717,800 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer network architects SOC 15-1241 | $134,050 | +7.7% | 9,600 | 181,800 | Bachelor's degree |
| Actuaries SOC 15-2011 | $130,000 | +9.2% | 1,500 | 31,200 | Bachelor's degree |
| Information security analysts SOC 15-1212 | $129,180 | +21.0% | 14,100 | 192,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematicians SOC 15-2021 | $126,710 | +0.6% | 100 | 2,200 | Master's degree |
| Data scientists SOC 15-2051 | $120,230 | +34.6% | 24,800 | 275,600 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer occupations, all other SOC 15-1299 | $116,580 | +5.1% | 27,000 | 471,200 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer systems analysts SOC 15-1211 | $105,850 | +7.9% | 32,900 | 544,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Statisticians SOC 15-2041 | $105,650 | +11.0% | 1,900 | 31,300 | Master's degree |
| Database administrators SOC 15-1242 | $104,620 | -0.1% | 3,300 | 75,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Software quality assurance analysts and testers SOC 15-1253 | $104,300 | +5.7% | 10,700 | 187,600 | Bachelor's degree |
| Web and digital interface designers SOC 15-1255 | $104,000 | +6.0% | 8,300 | 132,700 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer programmers SOC 15-1251 | $100,390 | -7.3% | 4,400 | 110,800 | Bachelor's degree |
| Network and computer systems administrators SOC 15-1244 | $99,130 | -4.1% | 13,400 | 323,600 | Bachelor's degree |
| Web developers SOC 15-1254 | $92,650 | +3.8% | 5,300 | 87,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Operations research analysts SOC 15-2031 | $88,940 | +11.9% | 7,500 | 113,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematical science occupations, all other SOC 15-2099 | $81,490 | +7.1% | 200 | 4,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer network support specialists SOC 15-1231 | $76,220 | +1.2% | 9,000 | 152,500 | Associate's degree |
| Computer user support specialists SOC 15-1232 | $61,860 | -3.5% | 39,700 | 750,600 | Some college, no degree |
Employment is from BLS Employment Projections (2025) when OEWS does not publish it. Median wage is the OEWS May 2025 national median annual wage; hourly medians are shown where BLS publishes hourly wages only.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.