Mathematician salary
From 367 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 15-2021: Mathematicians
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 40% of Mathematician filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Wells Fargo. 67 filings (18% of the total), median $122,262.
- Median up 28% since FY2020. From $98,000 in FY2020 to $125,195 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Mathematician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 367 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Mathematician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 15-2021, Mathematicians). The median base salary is $118,726, 3% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $89,625 and $168,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 40% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (100), and Wells Fargo is the employer that files the most (67).
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Top employers for Mathematician
Wells Fargo67 filings · 18%$122,262
Meta30 filings · 8%$225,634
MPG Operations25 filings · 7%$97,698
Employers with the most Mathematician filings. Bar: share of all Mathematician filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 19% of filings
Mid-level · 40% of filings
Senior · 23% of filings
Expert · 18% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $77,750 | 67 |
| Level II · Qualified | $100,516 | 140 |
| Level III · Experienced | $132,371 | 83 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $175,692 | 64 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Mathematician pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 7 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $132,369 | 100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $119,496 | 48 |
| San Francisco, CA | $170,000 | 37 |
| San Jose, CA | $156,249 | 14 |
| Boston, MA | $126,960 | 12 |
| Seattle, WA | $203,408 | 12 |
| Trenton, NJ | $93,309 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Mathematician does
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.
Typical tasks
- Mentor others on mathematical techniques.
- Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
- Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
- Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
- Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
- Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Mathematicians), the median annual wage was $126,710 in May 2025, with 2,030 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $118,726, 6% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,271 | $69,240 |
| 25th percentile | $89,625 | $88,570 |
| Median | $118,726 | $126,710 |
| 75th percentile | $168,000 | $157,020 |
| 90th percentile | $216,043 | $195,190 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,271 |
| 25th | $89,625 |
| 50th (median) | $118,726 |
| 75th | $168,000 |
| 90th | $216,043 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $98,000 | $75,000 | $129,558 | 402 |
| FY2021 | $119,163 | $91,437 | $149,729 | 431 |
| FY2022 | $121,275 | $90,251 | $154,200 | 357 |
| FY2023 | $117,333 | $75,294 | $144,400 | 307 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $76,156 | $161,500 | 187 |
| FY2025 | $112,736 | $84,040 | $147,566 | 206 |
| FY2026 | $125,195 | $95,638 | $178,000 | 161 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Mathematician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Mathematician jobs is $118,726 (367 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $89,625 and $168,000.
What does an entry-level Mathematician earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $77,750. Level I accounts for 19% of Mathematician filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Mathematicians?
Wells Fargo (67), Meta (30) and MPG Operations (25) filed the most Mathematician LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Mathematicians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($118,726) is 6% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($126,710, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.