There are currently an estimated 2,300 mathematicians in the United States. The mathematician job market is expected to remain the same size between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are mathematicians?
CareerExplorer rates mathematicians with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 3,600 mathematicians. That number is based on the retirement of 3,600 existing mathematicians.
What’s the supply of mathematicians?
The mathematician industry is concentrated in Virginia, California, Maryland
Mathematician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Mathematicians |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 400 |
| California | 250 |
| Maryland | 160 |
| New York | 150 |
| Washington | 100 |
| Rhode Island | 100 |
| Michigan | 90 |
| Nevada | 70 |
| New Jersey | 70 |
| Illinois | 60 |
| Colorado | 60 |
| Indiana | 40 |
| Massachusetts | 40 |