Mathematician Salary
Mathematicians earn a median $126,710 a year nationally. Computer and Mathematical Occupations
U.S. median
$126,710
$60.92 per hour
Range
$69,240 – $195,190
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
2,030
across the U.S.
Mathematician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$97,872
per year · effective tax rate 22.8%
$8,156Monthly
$4,078Twice a month
$3,764Every 2 weeks
$47.05Hourly
- Federal income tax$19,144
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,856
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,837
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$97,872
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $69,240 | $33.29 | $57,540 |
| 25th percentile | $88,570 | $42.58 | $71,139 |
| Median (50th) | $126,710 | $60.92 | $97,872 |
| 75th percentile | $157,020 | $75.49 | $118,589 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $195,190 | $93.84 | $145,341 |
Mathematician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $162,280 | $122,184 | $102,050 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| Virginia | $148,030 | $104,747 | $92,520 – $195,190 | 400 |
| Maryland | $131,810 | $95,397 | $73,590 – $195,190 | 160 |
| Illinois | $130,970 | $94,446 | $49,190 – $170,010 | 60 |
| New York | $126,950 | $91,587 | $79,110 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| California | $126,710 | $88,671 | $81,230 – $182,020 | 250 |
| Rhode Island | $109,260 | $82,106 | $72,470 – $155,150 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $104,190 | $77,138 | $72,030 – $149,520 | 40 |
| Nevada | $102,890 | $81,213 | $78,810 – $162,990 | 70 |
| Indiana | $88,050 | $68,205 | $77,420 – $136,990 | 40 |
| Colorado | $86,020 | $66,269 | $63,820 – $195,190 | 60 |
| Michigan | $65,510 | $52,284 | $65,510 – $132,530 | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mathematician make?
The national median salary for mathematicians is $126,710 a year ($60.92 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,240 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays mathematicians the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $162,280.
How many mathematicians are there in the U.S.?
About 2,030 people work as mathematicians nationwide.