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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Mathematicians salary in Massachusetts

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026

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.

Real disclosed salaries

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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry1$86,000
Level II — qualified3$104,000
Level III — experienced4$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.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Insycom, Inc.Mathematician2$93,128
Castle Point Learning Systems CorporationContent Developer2$104,000
Ernst & Young U.S. LLPMathematicians - KBGFJG45335-162$189,000
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLCSenior Specialist, Data Science1$141,900
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.Principal Data Scientist1$137,920
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyResearch Scientist1$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
    $141,900
    BostonDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-377398
  • Mathematician at Insycom, Inc.
    $100,256
    WalthamWage Level IIDecided Jul 28, 2025I-200-25202-189279
  • Principal Data Scientist at Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
    $137,920
    BostonWage Level IIIDecided Jul 22, 2025I-200-25196-174912
  • Content Developer at Castle Point Learning Systems Corporation
    $104,000
    CummingtonWage Level IIDecided May 14, 2025I-200-25127-948253
  • Content Developer at Castle Point Learning Systems Corporation
    $104,000
    CummingtonWage Level IIDecided May 12, 2025I-200-25125-935756
  • Research Scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    $77,550
    CambridgeWage Level IIIDecided Apr 21, 2025I-200-25104-861220
  • Mathematicians - KBGFJG45335-16 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
    $189,000
    BostonWage Level IIIDecided Dec 27, 2024I-200-24353-553522
  • Mathematicians - KBGFJG45335-16 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
    $189,000
    NeedhamWage 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.

By seniority

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.

Pay by industry

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.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesInsycom, Inc.6$139,910
EducationCastle Point Learning Systems Corporation3$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)

  • Mathematics

    Basic skill

    5.0 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    5.0 / 5
  • Mathematical Reasoning

    Ability

    5.0 / 5
  • Number Facility

    Ability

    4.5 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.3 / 5
  • Complex Problem Solving

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.

  2. 02

    Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.

  3. 03

    Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.

  4. 04

    Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.

  5. 05

    Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.

  6. 06

    Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.

  7. 07

    Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

  8. 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, 20242034 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.
Disclaimer

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.