Mathematicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $207,480 or more. The middle half of mathematicians in Washington earn between $122,930 and $195,190.
- $75K10th
- $123K25th
- $164KMedian
- $195K75th
- $207K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $157,500 | $13,125 | $75.72 |
| Median | $164,470 | $13,706 | $79.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $122,930 | $10,244 | $59.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $195,190 | $16,266 | $93.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mathematicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Mathematicians in Washington earn 22% more than the U.S. average ($129,260). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $126,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $157,500 | $164,470 | $74,980 | $207,480 | 200 |
| United States | $129,260 | $126,710 | $69,240 | $195,190 | 2,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mathematicians salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $157,500, a single filer in Washington takes home about $108,498 a year, or $9,042 a month and $4,173 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $112,593 | $9,383 |
| Working in MD | $111,429 | $9,286 |
| Working in VA | $110,675 | $9,223 |
| Working in DC | $108,498 | $9,042 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for mathematicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $157,500 buys what about $144,649 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Mathematicians salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$144,880
- Providence, RI$115,200
- Boston, MA$103,600
- Chicago, IL$123,510
- Las Vegas, NV$101,850
- San Diego, CA$144,930
Highest-paying cities for mathematicians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,380).
- Seattle, WA$167,380
- Washington, DC$157,500
- San Diego, CA$144,930
- New York, NY$144,880
- Chicago, IL$123,510
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Mathematicians salary in Washington: questions
How much do mathematicians make an hour in Washington?
$75.72 an hour on average, and $79.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mathematicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $122,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mathematicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $108,498 a year ($9,042 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $157,500.
Do mathematicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more than the U.S. average for this job ($129,260).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2021; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.87, this job is 4.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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