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Mathematicians: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of mathematicians can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 2,220 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $121,680 ($58.50 an hour).

US employment

2,220

Median annual wage

$121,680

Mean annual wage

$122,520

Median hourly wage

$58.50

Education and training

Typical education

Master's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

5

Extensive preparation

Remote jobs that pay $100k or more

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. District of Columbia$154,480
  2. California$143,890
  3. Virginia$142,150
  4. Washington$137,180
  5. Maryland$128,940

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. Virginia$140,600
  2. District of Columbia$140,560
  3. California$129,960
  4. Washington$128,190
  5. Illinois$127,340
Full pay-by-state comparison

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Physicists$166,290$44,610 (+36.7%)5Doctoral or professional degree
Astronomers$132,170$10,490 (+8.6%)5Doctoral or professional degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Virginia400
  2. 2. California240
  3. 3. Washington180
  4. 4. Maryland170
  5. 5. New York150
  6. 6. Florida90
  7. 7. Nevada90
  8. 8. Michigan80
  9. 9. New Jersey70
  10. 10. Colorado60

States that pay the most

  1. 1. District of Columbia$154,480
  2. 2. California$143,890
  3. 3. Virginia$142,150
  4. 4. Washington$137,180
  5. 5. Maryland$128,940
  6. 6. Illinois$127,290
  7. 7. Colorado$108,500
  8. 8. Florida$105,370
  9. 9. Nevada$102,900
  10. 10. New York$98,620

Median annual wage. Based on 13 states and territories with published figures.

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