Mathematicians pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,150 or more. The middle half of mathematicians in Providence earn between $100,360 and $126,710.
- $72K10th
- $100K25th
- $109KMedian
- $127K75th
- $155K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,200 | $9,600 | $55.38 |
| Median | $109,260 | $9,105 | $52.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $100,360 | $8,363 | $48.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,710 | $10,559 | $60.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Mathematicians salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $115,200, a single filer in Providence takes home about $86,003 a year, or $7,167 a month and $3,308 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $86,003 | $7,167 |
| Working in MA | $84,433 | $7,036 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for mathematicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $115,200 buys what about $113,193 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Mathematicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$103,600
- New York, NY$144,880
- Washington, DC$157,500
- Chicago, IL$123,510
- Las Vegas, NV$101,850
- Seattle, WA$167,380
Highest-paying cities for mathematicians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,380).
- Seattle, WA$167,380
- Washington, DC$157,500
- San Diego, CA$144,930
- New York, NY$144,880
- Chicago, IL$123,510
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Mathematicians salary in Providence: questions
How much do mathematicians make an hour in Providence?
$55.39 an hour on average, and $52.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mathematicians salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $100,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mathematicians take-home pay in Providence?
About $86,003 a year ($7,167 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,200. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do mathematicians earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($139,849).
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 15-2021; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 10.24, this job is 10.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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