Mathematicians held about 3,500 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most mathematicians were as follows:
Federal government
30%
Scientific research and development services
16
Colleges, universities, and professional schools; state, local, and private
13
Finance and insurance
7
Manufacturing
5
Mathematicians typically work in offices. They also may work on teams with engineers, scientists, and other occupations.
Work Schedules
Most mathematicians work full time. Deadlines and last-minute requests for data or analysis may require overtime. In addition, mathematicians may have to travel to attend seminars and conferences.