Mathematicians salary by location
National median: $126,710 (2025 OEWS). Percentages below describe each area's published median against that national figure.
| Location | Type | Median | vs national | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | metropolitan | $185,520 | +46.4% | 70 | 2025 |
| Washington, DC | metropolitan | $164,470 | +29.8% | 200 | 2025 |
| WA | state | $162,280 | +28.1% | 100 | 2025 |
| San Diego, CA | metropolitan | $156,480 | +23.5% | 40 | 2025 |
| VA | state | $148,030 | +16.8% | 400 | 2025 |
| MD | state | $131,810 | +4.0% | 160 | 2025 |
| IL | state | $130,970 | +3.4% | 60 | 2025 |
| Chicago, IL | metropolitan | $130,970 | +3.4% | 60 | 2025 |
| NY | state | $126,950 | +0.2% | 150 | 2025 |
| CA | state | $126,710 | +0.0% | 250 | 2025 |
| New York, NY | metropolitan | $113,590 | −10.4% | 150 | 2025 |
| RI | state | $109,260 | −13.8% | 100 | 2025 |
| Providence, RI | metropolitan | $109,260 | −13.8% | 100 | 2025 |
| MA | state | $104,190 | −17.8% | 40 | 2025 |
| Boston, MA | metropolitan | $104,190 | −17.8% | 40 | 2025 |
| Las Vegas, NV | metropolitan | $102,890 | −18.8% | 40 | 2025 |
| NV | state | $102,890 | −18.8% | 70 | 2025 |
| IN | state | $88,050 | −30.5% | 40 | 2025 |
| CO | state | $86,020 | −32.1% | 60 | 2025 |
| MI | state | $65,510 | −48.3% | 90 | 2025 |