Average salary, compensation, and wages for Mathematicians in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of mathematicians were $76,470 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $56,160 and $91,520. The lowest 10 percent had earnings of less than $38,930, while the highest 10 percent earned over $112,780. According to a 2003 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salary offers averaged $40,512 a year for mathematics graduates with a bachelor�s degree, and $42,348 for those with a master�s degree. Doctoral degree candidates averaged $55,485. In early 2003, the average annual salary for mathematicians employed by the Federal Government in supervisory, nonsupervisory, and managerial positions was $80,877; that for mathematical statisticians was $83,472; and for cryptanalysts, the average was $78,662. More information on Mathematicians from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Mathematicians occupation Number of Mathematicians in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Mathematicians Working conditions for Mathematicians Significant points for Mathematicians Training requirements for Mathematicians Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |