Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
SOC 15-2099 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other is $70,620, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $83,330, and an estimated 4,320 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +13.1% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of +0.5% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 4% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,620 | $70,620 | 4,320 |
| 2022 | $71,700 | $74,651 | 3,840 |
| 2021 | $62,460 | $70,235 | 3,970 |
Nominal change
+13.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
+0.5%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+4%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
5,000
Projected 2034
5,200
Annual Openings
300
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $70,620. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $155,150 | +119.7% | 440 |
| North Carolina | $139,400 | +97.4% | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $98,880 | +40% | 220 |
| Massachusetts | $77,730 | +10.1% | 40 |
| Illinois | $75,620 | +7.1% | 1,520 |
| Alaska | $72,180 | +2.2% | 90 |
| New York | $71,830 | +1.7% | 100 |
| Washington | $66,830 | -5.4% | 370 |
| Georgia | $65,170 | -7.7% | 180 |
| Tennessee | $61,490 | -12.9% | — |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$38,400
25th Pct
$49,800
Median
$70,620
75th Pct
$99,730
90th Pct
$155,150
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | CA | 4 | $104,508 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | NJ | 4 | $62,450 |
| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | IN | 2 | $73,542 |
| Harvard University | MA | 1 | $65,000 |
| Manufacturing Compliance and Automation Services, Inc. | NC | 1 | $67,950 |
| Sirnaomics, Inc. | MD | 1 | $86,111 |
| CAREPLUS NJ | NJ | 1 | $59,259 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | TN | 1 | $60,590 |
| The University of Iowa | IA | 1 | $61,119 |
| Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research | AZ | 1 | $80,808 |
| Lonza Biologics Inc. | NH | 1 | $135,000 |
| RANG TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | DE | 1 | $115,000 |
| RANG TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | NC | 1 | $87,900 |
| CSR INFOTECH, INC. | CA | 1 | $137,051 |
| Children's National Medical Center | DC | 1 | $74,800 |
| STRATUS MERIDIAN LLC | CA | 1 | $88,962 |
| Avance Clinical LLC | CO | 1 | $78,000 |
| Northwestern University | IL | 1 | $45,718 |
| The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology | PA | 1 | $60,000 |
| MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE | MI | 1 | $61,194 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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