Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other salary by state
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About this role
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Computer and Mathematical job family.
Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Mathematical Science Occupations, All Others do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.
Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.
Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.
Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionWritingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive Listening
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Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$49,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$63,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$84,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$111,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$160,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,430 workers
$99,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
650 workers
$85,000
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
640 workers
$96,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
510 workers
$87,500
Educational Services
380 workers
$80,000
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
310 workers
$89,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
250 workers
$75,000
Administrative and Support Services
200 workers
$92,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
180 workers
$121,000
Employment Services
140 workers
$92,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.
Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.
Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.
Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other pays 23% below the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other in the United States is $95,000 per year, or about $45.67 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $63,000 and $111,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?
The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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