Computer and Mathematical Salaries
The BLS classifies 21 detailed occupations in this group, all with a published median. Across the whole group the BLS reports a median of $109,280 a year and about 5.26 million jobs.
The spread inside the group runs from $61,860 for Computer User Support Specialists to $140,300 for Computer and Information Research Scientists. Ranking occupations by median is the fastest way to see which roles the market pays most within this field.
All computer and mathematical occupations by median pay
Medians are annual, from the BLS May 2025 national estimates. Employment shows the number of jobs in each occupation.
| Occupation | Median pay | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $140,300 | 37,200 |
| Database Architects | $139,500 | 67,140 |
| Software Developers | $135,980 | 1,687,890 |
| Computer Network Architects | $134,050 | 179,740 |
| Actuaries | $130,000 | 26,670 |
| Information Security Analysts | $129,180 | 190,650 |
| Mathematicians | $126,710 | 2,030 |
| Data Scientists | $120,230 | 262,440 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,580 | 435,370 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,850 | 519,530 |
| Statisticians | $105,650 | 29,030 |
| Database Administrators | $104,620 | 69,990 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $104,300 | 186,740 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $104,000 | 113,330 |
| Computer Programmers | $100,390 | 92,230 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $99,130 | 314,340 |
| Web Developers | $92,650 | 70,190 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $88,940 | 108,510 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $81,490 | 3,720 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $76,220 | 146,190 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $61,860 | 717,190 |
How to read this table
A high median can reflect scarce skills, union coverage, licensing requirements or simply a small, senior workforce. A low median can reflect part-time schedules or a large entry-level tier. Neither is a verdict on the work itself.
Employment matters as much as pay when comparing occupations: a role with 500,000 jobs and a $109,280 median offers far more openings than a niche role paying twice as much.