Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Occupation

$105,850
National Median Salary
$50.89
Median Hourly Wage
5,192,890
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$54,100
$76,350
$105,850
$146,650
$180,110

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.3%
10 Year Change
$79,420
2014 Median
$105,850
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Industry Annual Median Employment
Taxi and Limousine Service $200,870 8,900
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $178,690 69,720
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $170,360 9,720
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $167,270 9,600
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers $164,380 44,140

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Top Paying States for Computer and Mathematical Occupations

State Annual Median Employment
Washington $137,230 213,200
California $136,030 739,540
District of Columbia $129,090 47,610
Virginia $126,830 238,320
Massachusetts $126,240 156,680

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Taxi and Limousine Service Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers Broadcasting and Content Providers Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities Monetary Authorities-Central Bank Other Investment Pools and Funds Scheduled Air Transportation