Career Description Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
What Do Mathematicians Do On a Daily Basis?
- Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
- Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
- Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
- Assemble sets of assumptions and explore the consequences of each set.
- Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
- Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.
Common Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Python
- Microsoft Access
- MySQL
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- SAS
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- UNIX
The typical yearly salary for Mathematicians is somewhere between $57,150 and $160,550.