Mathematical Technicians

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats | Earnings Graph | Area and Industry Statistics

Definition

Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2004 employment: 1,800
Projected 2004-14 employment change: More slowly than average
Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Master's degree

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Mathematical technicians

2004 employment: 2,000
2014 projected employment: 2,000
employment numbers are rounded to the nearest thousand; percent changes are calculated with unrounded numbers
Change — numeric: 0; percent: 3.4%
2004 median annual earnings: $38,460; earnings group: high
2004 self-employed: 0.0%
2004 part-time employment: very low
2004 unemployment: very low
Typical education and training: Master's degree
Educational attainment — high school: 6.7%; some college: 18.1%; bachelor's degree: 74.1%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

Earnings Graph

National Average and Percentile Annual Earnings, May 2005

Metropolitan area and State estimates.

source: Occupational Employment Statistics Program; about this section

Area and Industry Statistics

May 2005 Mean Annual Earnings and Employment, wage and salary workers

Mathematical technicians
— National
U.S.:	$46,230
— by State
CA:	$40,570
FL:	$35,050
GA:	$33,330
IL:	$45,480
MN:	$44,250
NJ:	n.a.
NY:	n.a.
TX:	$47,740
VA:	$52,500
WA:	$46,860
— by NAICS Industry Sector
31-33	$50,640
51	$49,220
52	$43,430
54	$60,170
61	$41,780
62	$41,070
92	$32,360
Also see State and Metropolitan Area and industry estimates of employment and percentile earnings for mathematical technicians.

Width of bars indicates mean annual wages; color of bars indicates employment.

source: Occupational Employment Statistics Program; about this section

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