How to become a Mathematician

Develops and applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, technology, social sciences, business, industry and commerce.

Main tasks

• Conducts research to extend mathematical knowledge in areas such as algebra, geometry, probability and logic
• Applies mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business and management
• Develops mathematical or statistical models of trends to be used for analysis or for software simulation
• Performs computations and applies methods of numerical analysis to data
• Addresses the relationships of quantities, magnitudes and forms using numbers and symbols

Ways in

• University: Mathematics & Statistics degrees

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $107,744 a year
• About 12,500 people work in this job group now, and about 15,900 are projected by 2035. (+27.5%)
• Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Mathematician?

Ways in include: Mathematics & Statistics degrees.

How much does a Mathematician earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $107,744 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Mathematician a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 28% by 2035, from about 12,500 to about 15,900 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Mathematician?

Usually. 95% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of a Mathematician?

Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04