15-2021

Mathematicians

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other. Mathematics, General. Algebra and Number Theory. Analysis and Functional Analysis. Geometry/Geometric Analysis. Topology and Foundations. Mathematics, Other. Applied Mathematics, General. Computational Mathematics. Computational and Applied Mathematics. Financial Mathematics. Mathematical Biology. Applied Mathematics, Other. Mathematical Statistics and Probability. Mathematics and Statistics. Mathematics and Statistics, Other. Mathematics and Computer Science. Mathematical Economics. Mathematics and Atmospheric/Oceanic Science. Logic.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$154,480
California	$143,890
Virginia	$142,150
Washington	$137,180
Maryland	$128,940
Illinois	$127,290
Colorado	$108,500
Florida	$105,370
Nevada	$102,900
New York	$98,620
Ohio	$96,780
New Jersey	$96,620
Michigan	$63,430

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Median Annual Salary

$121,680

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-0.7%

Avg. annual openings

0.1k

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