Mathematicians
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
SOC: 15-2021.00
Common Job Titles
Computational MathematicianCryptographerMathematicianResearch Scientist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Mathematicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
2,220
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $63,430 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $187,660 |
| Workers on average earn | $122,520 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mathematics5.0/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Computers and Electronics3.5/5
- Education and Training3.2/5
- Engineering and Technology2.8/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe PhotoshopApple macOSAtlassian JIRABashCC#C++Cascading style sheets CSSExtensible markup language XMLHypertext markup language HTMLIBM SPSS StatisticsJavaScriptLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMySQLOracle JavaPHPPerlPythonRSASSalesforce softwareStructured query language SQLTableauThe MathWorks MATLABUNIX
Technology Skills
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Tools & Equipment
Desktop computersGraphing calculatorsLaptop computersOptical disk drivesPersonal computersSupercomputersUniversal serial bus USB flash drives