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Computer and Math jobs: pay and take-home
BLS counts 21 computer and math jobs, done by about 5,260,120 people. The best paid is computer research scientist at a median of $140,300; the most common is software developer, at $135,980 (BLS, May 2025).
BLS group: Computer and Mathematical Occupations. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
What does each computer and math job pay?
| Job | Median pay | Take-home in Texas | People | Growth to 2035 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Research Scientist | $140,300 | $107,161 | 37,200 | +21.8% |
| Database Architect | $139,500 | $106,614 | 67,140 | +9.4% |
| Software Developer | $135,980 | $104,208 | 1,687,890 | +10.2% |
| Computer Network Architect | $134,050 | $102,889 | 179,740 | +7.7% |
| Actuary | $130,000 | $100,121 | 26,670 | +9.2% |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,180 | $99,561 | 190,650 | +21% |
| Mathematician | $126,710 | $97,872 | 2,030 | +0.6% |
| Data Scientist | $120,230 | $93,412 | 262,440 | +34.6% |
| Other Computer Occupation | $116,580 | $90,844 | 435,370 | +5.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,850 | $83,295 | 519,530 | +7.9% |
| Statistician | $105,650 | $83,155 | 29,030 | +11% |
| Database Administrator | $104,620 | $82,430 | 69,990 | -0.1% |
| Software QA Analyst and Tester | $104,300 | $82,205 | 186,740 | +5.7% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,000 | $81,994 | 113,330 | +6% |
| Computer Programmer | $100,390 | $79,454 | 92,230 | -7.3% |
| Network and Systems Administrator | $99,130 | $78,568 | 314,340 | -4.1% |
| Web Developer | $92,650 | $74,009 | 70,190 | +3.8% |
| Operations Research Analyst | $88,940 | $71,399 | 108,510 | +11.9% |
| Other Mathematical Scientist | $81,490 | $66,158 | 3,720 | +7.1% |
| Network Support Specialist | $76,220 | $62,451 | 146,190 | +1.2% |
| IT Support Specialist | $61,860 | $51,885 | 717,190 | -3.5% |
Take-home is for a single filer on the national median (hourly-only jobs: 2,080 hours), after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare for 2026; Texas has no state income tax. Each job’s page has every state.
What do other kinds of jobs pay?
- Management 37 jobs
- Business and Finance 32 jobs
- Architecture and Engineering 36 jobs
- Science 48 jobs
- Community and Social Service 17 jobs
- Legal 8 jobs
- Education and Library 64 jobs
- Arts, Design, Sports and Media 41 jobs
- Healthcare Practitioners 71 jobs
- Healthcare Support 17 jobs
- Protective Service 24 jobs
- Food Service 17 jobs
- Cleaning and Grounds 10 jobs
- Personal Care and Service 32 jobs
- Sales 22 jobs
- Office and Admin Support 54 jobs
- Farming, Fishing and Forestry 13 jobs
- Construction and Extraction 60 jobs
- Installation, Maintenance and Repair 51 jobs
- Production 105 jobs
- Transportation and Material Moving 50 jobs
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Questions about computer and math pay
What is the highest-paying computer and math job?
Computer Research Scientist, with a median of $140,300 (BLS, May 2025). Next come database architect ($139,500) and software developer ($135,980).
What is the most common computer and math job?
Software Developer: about 1,687,890 people across the US, with a median of $135,980.
Which computer and math jobs are growing fastest?
BLS expects the most growth from 2025 to 2035 in data scientist (+34.6%), computer research scientist (+21.8%), information security analyst (+21%).
What do computer and math jobs pay after tax?
On the median pay, a single filer in Texas keeps $107,161 a year as computer research scientist and $104,208 as software developer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Each job’s page works it out for 19 states.
What education do computer and math jobs need?
For 16 of the 21 jobs here, BLS lists “bachelor's degree” as the usual education. Each job’s page gives its own.