Mathematicians

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

What a mathematician does

Become a mathematician

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good mathematician

  • Using math to solve problems.
  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
  • Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

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Mathematician job outlook

  • There are 163 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 16 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

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Education needed

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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