Mathematicians Salary in New York

Mathematicianss in New York have a median annual salary of $126,950, which works out to about $61.03 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $89,380 to $167,650, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

15-2021 · Mathematicians

Mathematicians pay in New York at a glance

Median annual salary

$126,950

Median hourly wage

$61.03/hr

Average annual salary

$147,660

Average hourly wage

$70.99/hr

25th percentile

$89,380

75th percentile

$167,650

10th percentile

$79,110

90th percentile

$261,670

People employed

150

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid mathematicians roles in New York.

10th percentile
$79,110
25th percentile
$89,380
Median percentile
$126,950
75th percentile
$167,650
90th percentile
$261,670

New York vs U.S. salary

The median salary for mathematicians roles in New York is about 0.2% above the U.S. median of $126,710 for the same occupation.

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How much does a mathematicians make in New York?

Half of mathematicians roles in New York report earning more than $126,950 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $147,660 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $89,380 and a quarter are above $167,650, so most mathematicians pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect mathematicians pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.