Mathematician salary in United States

The average salary for a Mathematician is $116,661 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 67 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 22, 2026.

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Mathematician salaries typically range between a low of $67,189 and a high of $202,559 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Mathematician include Laurel, MD at $148,893 per year, Washington, DC at $143,590 per year, and Chicago, IL at $129,314 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Mathematician include Institute for Defense Analyses ($195,023 per year) and Rush Street Interactive ($170,000 per year).