How much does a math specialist make?
Answer: A typical math specialist in the United States makes $81,490 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 4,000 people work in this job. Well above the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Math specialist pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $47,980 | $81,490 | $154,580 | about 4,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $81,090 | about 1,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, pay can vary with specialty, experience, advanced skills, and how much responsibility a person has. The employer or industry and location matter too, and some specialties value extra education or credentials.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a math specialist do?
All mathematical scientists not listed separately.
What's a typical day like?
The day depends on the specialty. For example, a bioinformatics technician may use computer tools to examine DNA or protein data and look for patterns to help scientists.
How to get this job
Take plenty of math in high school, then usually earn a related bachelor's degree. This is a catch-all job group, so some specialties need more study; check the requirements for the exact job.
Did you know?
Some workers in this broad math group use computer tools to study DNA and protein data, helping scientists look for patterns.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/about/data-for-occupations-not-covered-in-detail.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/15-2099.00
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-2099.01
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY