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Explore Computer & Math salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 19 occupations with 5,243,030 workers nationally. Average median salary: $102K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $133K | 19 | 225,030 |
| 2 | California | $128K | 19 | 637,460 |
| 3 | New York | $123K | 19 | 303,240 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $123K | 19 | 146,690 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $122K | 17 | 25,500 |
| 6 | Maryland | $121K | 19 | 120,530 |
| 7 | Virginia | $120K | 19 | 231,020 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $119K | 17 | 139,410 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $114K | 18 | 44,670 |
| 10 | Colorado | $114K | 19 | 124,190 |
| 11 | Oregon | $112K | 17 | 59,160 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $109K | 17 | 174,140 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $109K | 17 | 90,880 |
| 14 | Texas | $107K | 18 | 454,030 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $106K | 19 | 15,140 |
| 16 | Illinois | $105K | 19 | 170,080 |
| 17 | Delaware | $105K | 14 | 12,120 |
| 18 | Florida | $105K | 17 | 281,910 |
| 19 | Utah | $104K | 17 | 65,660 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $104K | 16 | 23,630 |
| 21 | Georgia | $103K | 17 | 148,410 |
| 22 | Nevada | $103K | 18 | 25,930 |
| 23 | Arizona | $103K | 18 | 100,590 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $102K | 15 | 9,640 |
| 25 | Ohio | $101K | 17 | 143,470 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $100K | 16 | 73,760 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $100K | 17 | 163,880 |
| 28 | Alabama | $98K | 17 | 53,700 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $96K | 17 | 18,810 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $96K | 17 | 52,710 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $96K | 17 | 70,810 |
| 32 | Maine | $95K | 15 | 13,530 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $94K | 16 | 35,290 |
| 34 | Vermont | $94K | 14 | 5,890 |
| 35 | Kansas | $94K | 17 | 35,960 |
| 36 | Alaska | $93K | 12 | 4,030 |
| 37 | Missouri | $93K | 18 | 74,190 |
| 38 | Michigan | $93K | 19 | 119,330 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $92K | 17 | 28,910 |
| 40 | Indiana | $92K | 19 | 64,270 |
| 41 | Iowa | $91K | 17 | 34,320 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $89K | 18 | 37,130 |
| 43 | Idaho | $89K | 13 | 16,410 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $87K | 13 | 9,200 |
| 45 | Montana | $87K | 15 | 8,490 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $86K | 16 | 6,050 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $86K | 14 | 23,670 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $84K | 11 | 4,000 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $83K | 16 | 19,610 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $82K | 17 | 13,830 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $77K | 13 | 9,420 |
About Computer & Math (SOC 15*)
Computer & Math occupations are classified under SOC prefix 15 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 19 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 19 distinct Computer & Math occupations employing 5,243,030 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Computer & Math occupations is $102,417/year.
Washington has the highest average Computer & Math salary at $133,063/year.
Computer & Math jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 15.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 15. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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