2024 wage data not published for mathematicians in Massachusetts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Massachusetts mathematicians fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Mathematicians in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 9 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $104,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 1 | $86,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 3 | $104,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 4 | $163,460 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Mathematicians in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insycom, Inc. | Mathematician | 2 | $93,128 |
| Castle Point Learning Systems Corporation | Content Developer | 2 | $104,000 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Mathematicians - KBGFJG45335-16 | 2 | $189,000 |
| Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC | Senior Specialist, Data Science | 1 | $141,900 |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | Principal Data Scientist | 1 | $137,920 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Research Scientist | 1 | $77,550 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Senior Specialist, Data Science at Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC$141,900BostonDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-377398
- Mathematician at Insycom, Inc.$100,256WalthamWage Level IIDecided Jul 28, 2025I-200-25202-189279
- Principal Data Scientist at Citizens Financial Group, Inc.$137,920BostonWage Level IIIDecided Jul 22, 2025I-200-25196-174912
- Content Developer at Castle Point Learning Systems Corporation$104,000CummingtonWage Level IIDecided May 14, 2025I-200-25127-948253
- Content Developer at Castle Point Learning Systems Corporation$104,000CummingtonWage Level IIDecided May 12, 2025I-200-25125-935756
- Research Scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology$77,550CambridgeWage Level IIIDecided Apr 21, 2025I-200-25104-861220
- Mathematicians - KBGFJG45335-16 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP$189,000BostonWage Level IIIDecided Dec 27, 2024I-200-24353-553522
- Mathematicians - KBGFJG45335-16 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP$189,000NeedhamWage Level IIIDecided Dec 27, 2024I-200-24353-553541
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Mathematicians pay by experience level in Massachusetts
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Mathematicians in Massachusetts, by industry
Median offered wage across 9 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $139,910.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Insycom, Inc. | 6 | $139,910 |
| Education | Castle Point Learning Systems Corporation | 3 | $104,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Mathematics
Basic skill
- 5.0 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 5.0 / 5
Mathematical Reasoning
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Number Facility
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 4.1 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
- 02
Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
- 03
Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
- 04
Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
- 05
Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.
- 06
Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.
- 07
Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
- 08
Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
0.0%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Slower than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mathematicians a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment flat by 0.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Mathematicians?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.