Mathematics Professor salary
From 1,301 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1022: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 77% of Mathematics Professor filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: The Ohio State University. 25 filings (2% of the total), median $95,000.
- Median up 17% since FY2020. From $77,000 in FY2020 to $90,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Mathematics Professor H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 1,301 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Mathematics Professor jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1022, Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $87,000, 29% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $67,303 and $110,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 77% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (55), and The Ohio State University is the employer that files the most (25).
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Top employers for Mathematics Professor
The Ohio State University25 filings · 2%$95,000
University of Michigan23 filings · 2%$72,100
Texas A&M University22 filings · 2%$106,785
Purdue University16 filings · 1%$96,437
The Pennsylvania State University16 filings · 1%$108,000
The University of Chicago16 filings · 1%$63,243
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey15 filings · 1%$139,000
University of Georgia; OGE15 filings · 1%$101,000
Arizona State University14 filings · 1%$62,420
Johns Hopkins University14 filings · 1%$122,625
Employers with the most Mathematics Professor filings. Bar: share of all Mathematics Professor filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 77% of filings
Mid-level · 18% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $82,000 | 860 |
| Level II · Qualified | $97,485 | 201 |
| Level III · Experienced | $94,869 | 33 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $108,000 | 17 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Mathematics Professor pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 37 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $109,025 | 55 |
| Chicago, IL | $85,290 | 40 |
| Boston, MA | $110,000 | 37 |
| Columbus, OH | $100,025 | 25 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $93,132 | 25 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,767 | 25 |
| Dallas, TX | $102,500 | 23 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $71,050 | 22 |
| Atlanta, GA | $78,658 | 22 |
| Houston, TX | $104,000 | 22 |
| College Station, TX | $106,785 | 20 |
| Baltimore, MD | $117,500 | 19 |
| Durham, NC | $123,600 | 18 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,355 | 16 |
| Albany, NY | $99,530 | 15 |
| Athens, GA | $101,000 | 15 |
| Auburn, AL | $89,505 | 14 |
| Riverside, CA | $118,800 | 14 |
| State College, PA | $111,240 | 14 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $92,969 | 14 |
| Champaign, IL | $115,533 | 13 |
| Madison, WI | $127,677 | 13 |
| Austin, TX | $89,000 | 12 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $61,000 | 12 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $102,028 | 12 |
| Trenton, NJ | $116,317 | 12 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $87,330 | 12 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $93,376 | 11 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $82,800 | 11 |
| Lansing, MI | $98,401 | 11 |
| McAllen, TX | $72,578 | 11 |
| Cleveland, OH | $84,658 | 10 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $115,500 | 10 |
| Oklahoma, OK | $64,000 | 10 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,490 | 10 |
| South Bend, IN | $129,434 | 10 |
| Washington, DC | $130,440 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Mathematics Professor does
Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
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 (Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $79,940 in May 2025, with 47,670 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $87,000, 9% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,533 | $49,180 |
| 25th percentile | $67,303 | $61,690 |
| Median | $87,000 | $79,940 |
| 75th percentile | $110,000 | $105,000 |
| 90th percentile | $132,000 | $139,340 |
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 | $57,533 |
| 25th | $67,303 |
| 50th (median) | $87,000 |
| 75th | $110,000 |
| 90th | $132,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $77,000 | $60,000 | $95,000 | 640 |
| FY2021 | $73,000 | $60,000 | $90,892 | 646 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $61,311 | $95,374 | 682 |
| FY2023 | $83,934 | $64,380 | $101,201 | 659 |
| FY2024 | $80,519 | $65,000 | $104,750 | 667 |
| FY2025 | $85,500 | $67,000 | $106,785 | 769 |
| FY2026 | $90,000 | $68,310 | $111,380 | 532 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Mathematics Professor make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Mathematics Professor jobs is $87,000 (1,301 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $67,303 and $110,000.
What does an entry-level Mathematics Professor earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $82,000. Level I accounts for 77% of Mathematics Professor filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Mathematics Professors?
The Ohio State University (25), University of Michigan (23) and Texas A&M University (22) filed the most Mathematics Professor LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Mathematics Professors earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($87,000) is 9% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($79,940, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.