Mathematician
Mathematicians study and research numbers. They create new theories and try to solve problems with those theories.
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National data for mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).
$51,240
$90,870
$133,790
$24.64
$43.69
$64.32
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • have a high school diploma or GED;
  • have a graduate degree in mathematics;
  • be curious and detail-oriented;
  • have strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • have good computer skills

    • Hours

  • Usually work 40 hours a week.
  • May work overtime to meet deadlines.
  • May travel to attend conferences or seminars
    • MATHEMATICIANS will:
  • study and test new mathematical ideas or theories.
  • try to find connections between existing theories.
  • analyze numbers and use the results to predict how the drugs will impact diseases
    • MATHEMATICIANS frequently:
  • use computers because most calculations are extremely complex.
  • think of ways to apply math to science, engineering, economics, computers, and other fields
  • specialize in theoretical or applied math
    • It is important that MATHEMATICIANS be able to:
  • Must be very exact in their work and be sure all details are done. Errors could make their research invalid.
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