Computer & Math

Quantitative Analysts

SOC 15-2041

Build mathematical models that price derivatives and manage risk at trading firms.

Median pay

$106k

$82k to $141k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

2k openings / yr

Education

Master's or PhD

AI exposure

98%

modeled estimate · 91th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

70/100

Key skills

Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Active Listening
Active Learning

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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 we model AI exposure.