The top 14 highest paying industries for mathematical technicians (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $71,000, management, scientific, and technical consulting services is the highest paying industry for mathematical technicians. It is followed by research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences industry (average annual salary $64,970). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of mathematical technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $71,000 |
n/a |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $64,970 |
110 |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $64,790 |
340 |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $64,370 |
110 |
| 5 | Insurance Carriers | $60,340 |
90 |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | $59,770 |
110 |
| 7 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $59,720 |
110 |
| 8 | Colleges, universities, and professional schools - State government owned | $37,530 |
70 |
| 9 | Educational Services - State government owned | $37,510 |
80 |
| 10 | Public sector -- Federal, state, and local government, including government owned schools and hospit | $34,360 |
320 |
| 11 | State government, including schools and hospitals | $34,210 |
310 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government (OES Designation) | $33,070 |
240 |
| 13 | Federal, State, and Local Government | $33,070 |
240 |
| 14 | State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | $32,540 |
230 |