Top 8 cities for mathematicians by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $167,380 |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $157,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $144,930 |
| New York, NY | $144,880 |
| Chicago, IL | $123,510 |
| Providence, RI | $115,200 |
| Boston, MA | $103,600 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $101,850 |
Map: Mathematicians salary by metro area
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Mathematicians salary by state
Washington pays mathematicians the most statewide, $159,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $159,710 | $162,280 | 100 | 1 | $167,380 | $167,380 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $157,500 | $157,500 |
| New York | $147,660 | $126,950 | 150 | 1 | $144,880 | $144,880 |
| Virginia | $146,240 | $148,030 | 400 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $135,250 | $131,810 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $129,110 | $126,710 | 250 | 1 | $144,930 | $144,930 |
| Illinois | $121,990 | $130,970 | 60 | 1 | $123,510 | $123,510 |
| Rhode Island | $115,200 | $109,260 | 100 | 1 | $115,200 | $115,200 |
| Colorado | $111,900 | $86,020 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $109,590 | $102,890 | 70 | 1 | $101,850 | $101,850 |
| Massachusetts | $103,600 | $104,190 | 40 | 1 | $103,600 | $103,600 |
| Indiana | $100,620 | $88,050 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $82,310 | $65,510 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mathematicians salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $167,380 | $185,520 | $80.47 | 70 |
| Washington, DC | $157,500 | $164,470 | $75.72 | 200 |
| San Diego, CA | $144,930 | $156,480 | $69.68 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $144,880 | $113,590 | $69.65 | 150 |
| Chicago, IL | $123,510 | $130,970 | $59.38 | 60 |
| Providence, RI | $115,200 | $109,260 | $55.39 | 100 |
| Boston, MA | $103,600 | $104,190 | $49.81 | 40 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $101,850 | $102,890 | $48.96 | 40 |
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Mathematicians salary: questions
Where do mathematicians make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $167,380 a year, among the 8 metro areas we cover.
What is the average mathematicians salary in the U.S.?
$129,260 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $126,710, so half of mathematicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should mathematicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of mathematicians nationwide earn between $88,570 (25th percentile) and $157,020 (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 mathematicians the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $159,710 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is mathematicians pay the lowest?
Las Vegas, NV, at $101,850 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 15-2021.
- 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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