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Mathematicians
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
- Average hourly rate is $108 per hour with an average salary of $135,200 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $105 and $192 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $58,400 and $274,100 per year.
- 7% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Mathematician job outlook
- There are 163 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 16 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 4% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.