Mathematicians and statisticians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$104,350
~$50/hr · ~$8,696/mo
US Jobs
35K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
9/10
Very High
AI & Automation Risk
Very High 9/10
This occupation is almost entirely digital, involving data analysis, mathematical modeling, and coding—all domains where AI and Large Language Models excel. While high-level theoretical research and complex interdisciplinary communication require human judgment, AI can now automate significant portions of data cleaning, statistical testing, and code generation, drastically increasing individual productivity and restructuring the workflow.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NYBEST VALUE | $164,290 | Average (98.2) | $167,341 |
| Ames, IA | $150,000 | Below avg (91.5) | $163,997 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $177,740 | Above avg (113.1) | $157,210 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $136,340 | Average (98.4) | $138,620 |
| Boulder, CO | $136,670 | Average (100.6) | $135,836 |
| Wilmington, NC | $128,240 | Below avg (95.4) | $134,364 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $123,100 | Below avg (94.7) | $130,058 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $149,400 | Above avg (117.6) | $127,094 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $140,610 | Above avg (112.6) | $124,826 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $120,510 | Average (97.3) | $123,825 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $133,240 | Above avg (109.5) | $121,633 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $122,630 | Average (102.5) | $119,671 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $116,830 | Average (98.3) | $118,879 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $115,420 | Average (97.3) | $118,566 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $110,140 | Below avg (93.2) | $118,186 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Master's degree
10-Year Growth
+8% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$50/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,696/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)