Career Paths From Mathematicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

StatisticiansLateral Move96.9% skill match
Mathematicians and Statisticians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Statisticians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 17% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$105,650
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change92% skill match
Mathematicians and Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 37% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$79,940
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Operations Research AnalystsLateral Move94.6% skill match
Mathematicians and Operations Research Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Operations Research Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 30% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$88,940
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
EconomistsCareer Change96.1% skill match
Mathematicians and Economists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Economists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$124,720
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ActuariesLateral Move92.5% skill match
Mathematicians and Actuaries share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Actuaries sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$130,000
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change94.1% skill match
Mathematicians and Economics Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Economics Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$123,920
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change93.8% skill match
Mathematicians and Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$96,980
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Political ScientistsCareer Change92.6% skill match
Mathematicians and Political Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Political Scientists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 12% higher.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$142,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change93.5% skill match
Mathematicians and Business Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Business Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$99,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change91.7% skill match
Mathematicians and Geography Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Geography Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$97,590
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Atmospheric and Space ScientistsCareer Change93.1% skill match
Mathematicians and Atmospheric and Space Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Atmospheric and Space Scientists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$99,070
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Survey ResearchersCareer Change94% skill match
Mathematicians and Survey Researchers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Survey Researchers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$69,460
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change91.7% skill match
Mathematicians and Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 37% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$80,340
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change91% skill match
Mathematicians and Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 33% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$84,290
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsCareer Change93.6% skill match
Mathematicians and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 38% lower.
Current median salary
$126,710
Target median salary
$78,760
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.