Computer & Math

Mathematicians

SOC 15-2021

Develop and apply mathematical theory to research and real-world problems.

Median pay

$127k

$89k to $157k typical range

Outlook

Declining

100 openings / yr

Education

Master's

AI displacement risk

Very high

How much of this job AI may do instead of the person · our model, not a benchmark

Works with AI

7/100

AI alongside the person rather than instead of them

AI exposure

90th pct

More exposed than 90% of occupations · modeled estimate · 99th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

44/100

Key skills

Mathematics
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Writing
Science

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.