Occupation Salary Profile

Mathematicians

SOC Code: 15-2021

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.

National Median (BLS)
$65,510
▲ +6.02% Nominal +2.67% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$118,726
▲ +6.86% Nominal +3.62% Real
Average Base Salary
$67,720
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
250
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Mathematicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $47,860
25th Percentile $61,020
National Median (50th Percentile) $65,510
75th Percentile $77,860
90th Percentile $86,710
P10: $47,860 P50 (Median): $65,510 P90: $86,710
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 203 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $118,726
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +6.86%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +3.62%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $65,040
25th Percentile $89,625
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $118,726
75th Percentile $156,412
90th Percentile $222,806
H-1B P10: $65,040 H-1B P50: $118,726 H-1B P90: $222,806
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Mathematicians roles ($118,726) is +81.2% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($65,510).