Mathematicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$121,680
↑ 20.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Mathematicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Mathematicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 20.4% since 2011 ($101,040 → $121,680)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $121,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -18%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,680 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $116,440 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $112,110 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $108,100 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | $110,860 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | $105,030 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $101,900 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | $103,010 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | $105,810 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | $111,110 | +7.1% |
| 2014 | $103,720 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $102,440 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $101,360 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $101,040 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.