Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$49,180
- 25th Percentile — Junior$61,690
- 50th Percentile — Median$79,940
- 75th Percentile — Senior$105,000
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$139,340
The top 10% of Mathematical Science Professors earn $139,340 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $49,180, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (est.) | $141,902 | +55.0% |
| California | $141,340 | +54.4% |
| Alaska (est.) | $120,846 | +32.0% |
| Rhode Island | $113,690 | +24.2% |
| Michigan | $104,810 | +14.5% |
| Delaware | $104,480 | +14.1% |
| Maryland | $103,800 | +13.4% |
| Massachusetts | $100,910 | +10.2% |
| New York | $99,810 | +9.0% |
| District of Columbia | $99,090 | +8.2% |
| Oregon | $98,190 | +7.3% |
| Connecticut | $98,040 | +7.1% |
| New Hampshire | $97,190 | +6.2% |
| Minnesota | $96,340 | +5.2% |
| Wisconsin | $96,330 | +5.2% |
| Washington | $96,120 | +5.0% |
| Vermont | $94,650 | +3.4% |
| Maine | $92,300 | +0.8% |
| Iowa | $91,700 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $90,840 | -0.8% |
| Colorado | $90,330 | -1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $90,020 | -1.7% |
| Indiana | $88,750 | -3.1% |
| Nebraska | $88,600 | -3.2% |
| Utah | $88,080 | -3.8% |
| Virginia | $86,140 | -5.9% |
| Tennessee | $86,050 | -6.0% |
| Ohio | $85,940 | -6.1% |
| Texas | $85,160 | -7.0% |
| Idaho (est.) | $85,142 | -7.0% |
| Montana | $84,960 | -7.2% |
| Nevada | $83,900 | -8.4% |
| North Dakota | $83,500 | -8.8% |
| Missouri | $82,840 | -9.5% |
| Illinois | $82,100 | -10.3% |
| North Carolina | $80,600 | -12.0% |
| South Carolina | $79,170 | -13.5% |
| Louisiana | $78,720 | -14.0% |
| Arizona | $77,600 | -15.2% |
| Kentucky | $77,500 | -15.3% |
| West Virginia | $75,300 | -17.7% |
| Kansas | $74,760 | -18.3% |
| South Dakota | $74,340 | -18.8% |
| Wyoming | $73,830 | -19.4% |
| Georgia | $73,310 | -19.9% |
| Alabama | $72,580 | -20.7% |
| New Mexico | $72,210 | -21.1% |
| Florida | $66,710 | -27.1% |
| Mississippi | $66,030 | -27.9% |
| Oklahoma | $64,180 | -29.9% |
| Arkansas | $59,740 | -34.7% |
What Factors Affect Mathematical Science Professors Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Mathematical Science Professors is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $141,340, while Arkansas pays $59,740 — a gap of $81,600 per year.
The middle half of Mathematical Science Professors earn between $61,690 and $105,000 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,180, while the top 10% earn more than $139,340.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Mathematical Science Professors?
The average salary for Mathematical Science Professors in the United States is $91,550 per year, with a median of $79,940.
What is the starting salary for Mathematical Science Professors?
Entry-level Mathematical Science Professors typically earn between $49,180 and $61,690 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Mathematical Science Professors the most?
California pays Mathematical Science Professors the most at $141,340 per year on average, followed by Rhode Island ($113,690) and Michigan ($104,810).
How much do Mathematical Science Professors make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $91,550, Mathematical Science Professors earn approximately $44.01 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Mathematical Science Professors a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 47,670 Mathematical Science Professors jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $91,550 and a median of $79,940 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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