Mathematical science occupations, all other salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,980 | $23.07 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,490 | $39.18 |
| Mean (average) | $91,550 | $44.02 |
| 90th percentile | $154,580 | $74.32 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Mathematical science occupations, all other pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 15 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $78,580 | $62,380 | $106,880 | 90 | 11.17 |
| California | $180,500 | $50,350 | $212,940 | 120 | 0.28 |
| Florida | Data unavailable | 30 | 0.13 | ||
| Georgia | Data unavailable | 100 | 0.89 | ||
| Illinois | $81,090 | $50,330 | $147,070 | 1,320 | 9.05 |
| Iowa | $49,020 | $41,100 | $82,130 | 30 | 0.9 |
| Maryland | $42,850 | $37,630 | $195,090 | 50 | 0.73 |
| New Jersey | $61,400 | $53,790 | $90,940 | 50 | 0.5 |
| New York | $79,460 | $45,360 | $264,510 | 70 | 0.29 |
| North Carolina | $101,850 | $79,210 | $160,450 | ||
| Oklahoma | $36,820 | $36,090 | $109,420 | 40 | 0.96 |
| Tennessee | $65,110 | $60,350 | $109,160 | ||
| Texas | $93,090 | $93,090 | $130,430 | ||
| Virginia | $59,990 | $44,110 | $195,190 | 180 | 1.83 |
| Washington | $65,840 | $50,350 | $98,490 | 320 | 3.78 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for mathematical science occupations, all other
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.5%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for mathematical science occupations, all other
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
Highest education of people working in this occupation
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Computational Biology CIP 26.1104
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other CIP 26.1199
- Mathematics, General CIP 27.0101
- Applied Mathematics, General CIP 27.0301
- Computational Mathematics CIP 27.0303
- Computational and Applied Mathematics CIP 27.0304
- Financial Mathematics CIP 27.0305
- Mathematical Biology CIP 27.0306
- Applied Mathematics, Other CIP 27.0399
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other CIP 27.9999
- Mathematics and Computer Science CIP 30.0801
- Computational Science CIP 30.3001
- Mathematical Economics CIP 30.4901
- Mathematics and Atmospheric/Oceanic Science CIP 30.5001
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
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Frequently asked questions
How much do mathematical science occupations, all other make?
The national median annual wage for mathematical science occupations, all other was $81,490 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $47,980 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $154,580. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do mathematical science occupations, all other need?
BLS lists bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is mathematical science occupations, all other a growing career?
BLS projects employment of mathematical science occupations, all other to change +7.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay mathematical science occupations, all other the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($180,500), North Carolina ($101,850), Texas ($93,090). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.