Mathematician
What Does a Professional in this Career Do?
A Mathematician conducts research in advanced mathematics to further mathematical knowledge. Develops applied mathematical models and formulas to address real-world problems in science, engineering, business, and other fields, or studies issues purely within mathematics.
Job Outlook
There were 17 Mathematician job postings in North Carolina in the past year and 883 in the United States.
In combination with other careers in the Mathematician industry, which includes the Mathematician career, the following graph shows the number of people employed for each year since 2016:
Salary
Many new Mathematician jobs have salaries estimated to be in the following ranges, based on the requirements and responsibilities listed in job postings from the past year.
National
The average estimated salary in the United States for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $112,567.
State
The average estimated salary in North Carolina for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $112,567.
Percentiles represent the percentage that is lower than the value. For example, 25% of estimated salaries for Mathematician postings in the United States in the past year were lower than $89,201.
Education and Experience
Posted Mathematician jobs typically require the following level of education. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list education requirements.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.86% |
| Master's Degree | 27.52% |
| Doctoral Degree | 44.85% |
| Other | 0.79% |
Posted Mathematician jobs typically require the following number of years of experience. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list experience requirements.
| Years of Experience | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | 34.31% |
| 3 to 5 years | 39.59% |
| 6 to 8 years | 15.84% |
| 9+ years | 10.26% |
Skills
Below are listings of the most common general and specialized skills Mathematician positions expect applicants to have as well as the most common skills that distinguish individuals from their peers. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is also listed.
Baseline Skills
A skill that is required across a broad range of occupations, including this one.
- Mathematics (83.47%)
- Research (43.94%)
- Communication (31.6%)
- Leadership (13.25%)
- Writing (13.14%)
- Detail Oriented (12.91%)
- Microsoft Excel (11.55%)
- Energetic (11.44%)
- Multitasking (9.97%)
- Planning (9.17%)
Defining Skills
A core skill for this occupation, it occurs frequently in job postings.
- Training Datasets (0.54%)
- Advanced Mathematics (46.58%)
- Abstract Algebra (0.67%)
- Artificial Intelligence (10.47%)
- Algorithms (31.81%)
- Algebra (6.44%)
- Automated Theorem Proving (0.67%)
- Computational Mathematics (17.18%)
- C++ (Programming Language) (29.13%)
- Computer Science (41.61%)
- Calculus (10.47%)
- Combinatorics (12.48%)
- Differential Equations (1.88%)
- Physics (42.68%)
- Geometry (4.03%)
- Probability (12.48%)
- Statistics (37.99%)
- Trigonometry (2.95%)
- Game Mechanics (11.41%)
Necessary Skills
A skill that is requested frequently in this occupation but isn’t specific to it.
- Applied Mathematics (39.6%)
- C (Programming Language) (12.48%)
- Data Analysis (17.45%)
- Analytical Chemistry (13.56%)
- Automation (0.94%)
- C# (Programming Language) (9.53%)
- JIRA (8.32%)
- Chemistry (15.7%)
- Estimation Theories (15.3%)
- Curriculum Development (0.81%)
- Mathematics Education (3.36%)
- MATLAB (19.33%)
- Python (Programming Language) (25.23%)
- Machine Learning (18.26%)
- Mathematical Modeling (18.93%)
- Probability Theories (10.6%)
- Topology (0.94%)
- Uncertainty Quantification (15.44%)
- Scientific Computing (17.58%)
- Simulations (19.06%)
Distinguishing Skills
A skill that may distinguish a subset of the occupation.
- Quantum Physics (5.23%)
Salary Boosting Skills
A professional who wishes to excel in this career path may consider developing the following highly valued skills. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is listed.
- Advanced Mathematics (64.62%)
- Training Datasets (0.74%)
- Algebra (8.94%)
- Algorithms (44.13%)
- C++ (Programming Language) (40.41%)
Alternative Job Titles
Sometimes employers post jobs with Mathematician skills but a different job title. Some common alternative job titles include:
- Applied Mathematician
- Consulting Scientist
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Signals Analyst
- Interventionist
- MEMS Engineer
- Computational Scientist
- Quantitative Researcher
- Postdoctoral Associate
Similar Occupations
If you are interested in exploring occupations with similar skills, you may want to research the following job titles. Note that we only list occupations that have at least one corresponding NC State Online and Distance Education program.
- Computer Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Operations Research Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Signal Processing Engineer
Common Employers
Here are the employers that have posted the most Mathematician jobs in the past year along with how many they have posted.
United States
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (100)
- International Game Technology (57)
- Noblis (38)
- United States Department of Defense (26)
- Bts Software Solutions (18)
- MITRE Corporation (17)
- Modern Technology Solutions (15)
- Light & Wonder (13)
- SRI International (12)
- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (11)
North Carolina
- Moore County Schools (3)
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2)
- Randolph County Schools (2)
- International Game Technology (1)
- University of North Carolina (1)
- Bailey Middle (1)
- North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics (1)
- Wake Forest University (1)
- Noblis (1)
- United Protective Technologies (1)
NC State Programs Relevant to this Career
If you are interested in preparing for a career in this field, the following NC State Online and Distance Education programs offer a great place to start!
All wages, job posting statistics, employment trend projections, and information about skill desirability on this page represents historical data and does not guarantee future conditions. Data is provided by and downloaded regularly from Lightcast. For more information about how Lightcast gathers data and what it represents, see Lightcast Data: Basic Overview on Lightcast's Knowledge Base website.