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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
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National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +0%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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very small occupation
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This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 2,000 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Slower than average growth
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Employment of mathematicians is projected to be slower than the average for all occupations. Growth is expected to be in research-based roles in academia, research and development, and consulting services. Also, many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Federal government (NAICS910000) (62.3%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (13.2%)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (13%)
- Educational services (NAICS610000) (13%)
- Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (10.6%)
- Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS541710) (9.7%)
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