Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Salary in California

In California we have BLS pay data for other mathematical science occupations in San Francisco only, where the average is $183,380 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the other mathematical science occupations average at $144,160 and the median at $180,500 for 120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $91,550.

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other average salary by city in California

San Francisco$183,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Francisco	$183,380	$180,510	$180,500	$123,644	116

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other salary in other states

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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