Highest-paying states for mathematicians
Washington leads at $162,280 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $162,280 | $112,900–$194,120 |
| Virginia | $148,030 | $120,990–$175,610 |
| Maryland | $131,810 | $95,490–$167,000 |
| Illinois | $130,970 | $100,680–$130,970 |
| New York | $126,950 | $89,380–$167,650 |
| California | $126,710 | $101,230–$156,480 |
| Rhode Island | $109,260 | $100,360–$126,710 |
| Massachusetts | $104,190 | $81,510–$104,600 |
| Nevada | $102,890 | $80,160–$129,300 |
| Indiana | $88,050 | $80,470–$119,560 |
| Colorado | $86,020 | $65,310–$166,440 |
| Michigan | $65,510 | $65,510–$87,010 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.