Top 12 cities for this job by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $183,380 |
|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $119,910 |
| New York, NY | $110,040 |
| Charlotte, NC | $108,450 |
| Raleigh, NC | $105,040 |
| Atlanta, GA | $102,200 |
| Austin, TX | $97,950 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,910 |
| Chicago, IL | $93,340 |
| Seattle, WA | $73,850 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,300 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $51,590 |
Map: Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other salary by metro area
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Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other salary by state
California pays other mathematical science occupations the most statewide, $144,160 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $144,160 | $180,500 | 120 | 1 | $183,380 | $183,380 |
| New York | $111,300 | $79,460 | 70 | 1 | $110,040 | $110,040 |
| North Carolina | $110,130 | $101,850 | n/a | 3 | $119,910 | $105,040 |
| Georgia | n/a | n/a | 100 | 1 | $102,200 | $102,200 |
| Texas | $100,040 | $93,090 | n/a | 2 | $97,950 | $96,910 |
| Illinois | $91,770 | $81,090 | 1,320 | 1 | $93,340 | $93,340 |
| Virginia | $89,160 | $59,990 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alaska | $82,210 | $78,580 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $75,320 | $65,110 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $74,950 | $42,850 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $72,840 | $65,840 | 320 | 1 | $73,850 | $73,850 |
| New Jersey | $70,110 | $61,400 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $60,300 | $60,300 |
| Iowa | $57,600 | $49,020 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $53,560 | $36,820 | 40 | 1 | $51,590 | $51,590 |
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $183,380 | $180,510 | $88.16 | n/a |
| Durham, NC | $119,910 | $109,650 | $57.65 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $110,040 | $79,460 | $52.91 | 70 |
| Charlotte, NC | $108,450 | $109,160 | $52.14 | n/a |
| Raleigh, NC | $105,040 | $108,540 | $50.50 | n/a |
| Atlanta, GA | $102,200 | $93,320 | $49.14 | 30 |
| Austin, TX | $97,950 | $97,190 | $47.09 | 30 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,910 | $93,090 | $46.59 | n/a |
| Chicago, IL | $93,340 | $82,230 | $44.87 | 1,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $73,850 | $72,710 | $35.51 | 240 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,300 | $62,630 | $28.99 | 80 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $51,590 | $36,820 | $24.80 | 40 |
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Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other salary: questions
Where do other mathematical science occupations make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $183,380 a year, among the 12 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other mathematical science occupations salary in the U.S.?
$91,550 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $81,490, so half of other mathematical science occupations earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other mathematical science occupations ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other mathematical science occupations nationwide earn between $60,750 (25th percentile) and $107,180 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other mathematical science occupations the most?
California, with a statewide average of $144,160 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is other mathematical science occupations pay the lowest?
Oklahoma City, OK, at $51,590 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2099.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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