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Best states for an assistant professor of mathematics
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Are you thinking of becoming an assistant professor of mathematics and really want to work at Georgia State University? Turns out, your chances to become an assistant professor of mathematics are better in some states than others.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of assistant professors of mathematics in America is $111,000.
In order to get you the best states for assistant professors of mathematics, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.New York is the best state, and Pacifica is the city with the highest pay for assistant professors of mathematics.
10 best states for assistant professors of mathematics in 2025
1. New York
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 1,776 Average annual salary: $88,570 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.75
2. Oregon
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 435 Average annual salary: $81,375 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
3. California
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 1,931 Average annual salary: $107,664 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
4. Colorado
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 753 Average annual salary: $73,729 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
5. Rhode Island
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 105 Average annual salary: $73,117 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
6. Vermont
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $71,604 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.58
7. Pennsylvania
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 891 Average annual salary: $73,367 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
8. Nevada
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 116 Average annual salary: $86,822 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
9. Michigan
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 573 Average annual salary: $73,798 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
10. District of Columbia
Total assistant professor of mathematics jobs: 232 Average annual salary: $76,004 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.74
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant professor of mathematics
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $88,570 | $53,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,776 |
| 2 | Oregon | $81,375 | $49,000 | 4,142,776 | 435 |
| 3 | California | $107,664 | $65,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,931 |
| 4 | Colorado | $73,729 | $49,000 | 5,607,154 | 753 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $73,117 | $43,000 | 1,059,639 | 105 |
| 6 | Vermont | $71,604 | $42,000 | 623,657 | 96 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $73,367 | $44,000 | 12,805,537 | 891 |
| 8 | Nevada | $86,822 | $52,000 | 2,998,039 | 116 |
| 9 | Michigan | $73,798 | $45,000 | 9,962,311 | 573 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $76,004 | $46,000 | 693,972 | 232 |
| 11 | Alaska | $68,183 | $47,000 | 739,795 | 189 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $74,486 | $44,000 | 6,859,819 | 701 |
| 13 | Delaware | $74,166 | $44,000 | 961,939 | 83 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $67,010 | $45,000 | 4,684,333 | 334 |
| 15 | Utah | $70,173 | $44,000 | 3,101,833 | 212 |
| 16 | Virginia | $69,191 | $42,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,118 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $71,048 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 113 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $71,257 | $42,000 | 9,005,644 | 681 |
| 19 | Florida | $71,428 | $49,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,006 |
| 20 | Washington | $75,814 | $46,000 | 7,405,743 | 366 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $68,769 | $44,000 | 5,576,606 | 516 |
| 22 | Maryland | $69,116 | $42,000 | 6,052,177 | 571 |
| 23 | Ohio | $68,039 | $42,000 | 11,658,609 | 581 |
| 24 | Indiana | $62,996 | $40,000 | 6,666,818 | 652 |
| 25 | Idaho | $67,461 | $42,000 | 1,716,943 | 98 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $70,461 | $42,000 | 3,588,184 | 192 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $64,875 | $41,000 | 10,273,419 | 721 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $60,738 | $40,000 | 5,024,369 | 422 |
| 29 | Montana | $60,972 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 120 |
| 30 | Arizona | $66,913 | $41,000 | 7,016,270 | 340 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $58,106 | $38,000 | 869,666 | 90 |
| 32 | Iowa | $58,701 | $38,000 | 3,145,711 | 293 |
| 33 | Missouri | $63,012 | $41,000 | 6,113,532 | 360 |
| 34 | Texas | $59,563 | $39,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,704 |
| 35 | Alabama | $57,322 | $38,000 | 4,874,747 | 345 |
| 36 | Maine | $59,767 | $35,000 | 1,335,907 | 105 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $54,842 | $35,000 | 4,454,189 | 471 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $64,989 | $54,000 | 1,427,538 | 53 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $54,910 | $37,000 | 2,984,100 | 208 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $57,900 | $37,000 | 5,795,483 | 352 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $54,382 | $36,000 | 1,920,076 | 191 |
| 42 | Illinois | $59,082 | $38,000 | 12,802,023 | 702 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $56,948 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 106 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $43,197 | $27,000 | 1,815,857 | 211 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $55,553 | $36,000 | 6,715,984 | 330 |
| 46 | Kansas | $56,356 | $37,000 | 2,913,123 | 175 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $50,104 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 46 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $54,199 | $34,000 | 2,088,070 | 124 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $54,851 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 44 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $54,676 | $36,000 | 3,930,864 | 142 |
| 51 | Georgia | $50,033 | $33,000 | 10,429,379 | 658 |
Highest paying states for assistant professors of mathematics
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Professor Of Mathematics Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $88,570 |
| 2 | Oregon | $81,375 |
| 3 | California | $107,664 |
| 4 | Colorado | $73,729 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $73,117 |
| 6 | Vermont | $71,604 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $73,367 |
| 8 | Nevada | $86,822 |
| 9 | Michigan | $73,798 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $76,004 |
| 11 | Alaska | $68,183 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $74,486 |
| 13 | Delaware | $74,166 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $67,010 |
| 15 | Utah | $70,173 |
| 16 | Virginia | $69,191 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $71,048 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $71,257 |
| 19 | Florida | $71,428 |
| 20 | Washington | $75,814 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $68,769 |
| 22 | Maryland | $69,116 |
| 23 | Ohio | $68,039 |
| 24 | Indiana | $62,996 |
| 25 | Idaho | $67,461 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $70,461 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $64,875 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $60,738 |
| 29 | Montana | $60,972 |
| 30 | Arizona | $66,913 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $58,106 |
| 32 | Iowa | $58,701 |
| 33 | Missouri | $63,012 |
| 34 | Texas | $59,563 |
| 35 | Alabama | $57,322 |
| 36 | Maine | $59,767 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $54,842 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $64,989 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $54,910 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $57,900 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $54,382 |
| 42 | Illinois | $59,082 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $56,948 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $43,197 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $55,553 |
| 46 | Kansas | $56,356 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $50,104 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $54,199 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $54,851 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $54,676 |
| 51 | Georgia | $50,033 |
Expert opinions on the best states for assistant professors of mathematics
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Assistant professors of mathematics to find work opportunities?
Dr. Rodney Rohde Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Texas State University
There are large vacancy rates all over the country. This is a good news/bad news issue. However, with a degree in medical laboratory science (also known as a clinical laboratory science) AND certification, one can find employment anywhere in the U.S. One of the great things about this career is that graduates honestly can decide where they "fit best" with regard to geography and employer (urban, rural, large, or small).
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Updated January 8, 2025