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Mathematician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Mathematician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$115,040
Average $115,040
Low $64,863
High $204,034

The average salary for a mathematician is $115,040 per year in the United States. 68 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Mathematician job openings in United States

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Applied Mathematician / Math R...
VOCAL Technologies4.5out of 5 stars.
Buffalo, NY
$60,000 - $90,000 a year
Full-time
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Mathematician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Institute for Defense Analyses
 
$195,023per year
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Rush Street Interactive
 
$170,000per year
Ops Tech Alliance
 
$165,000per year
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
 
$163,260per year
Booz Allen Hamilton
 
$162,000per year
Johns Hopkins University Appli...
 
$158,545per year

Highest paying cities for Mathematicians near United States

  1. Laurel, MD
    $151,681 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $138,603 per year
  3. Fort Meade, MD
    $126,596 per year
  4. Reno, NV
    $125,042 per year
  5. Boulder, CO
    $122,045 per year

Where can a Mathematician earn more?

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