Mathematicians salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
SOC 15-2021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$164,470
per year in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Middle half
$122,930–$195,190
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
200
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Concentration
4.87×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$164,470
published median
United States
$126,710
29.8% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
2nd
8 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Maryland ($131,810) and Virginia ($148,030). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $164,470 median has purchasing power comparable to about $151,051 nationally. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV's BEA regional price parity is 108.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
$74,980$207,480
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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