Question: what is the highest paying job involving math?
Answer: Economist. ...  Astronomer. ...  Operations research analyst. ...  Actuary. ...  Mathematical science teacher (postsecondary) Median salary: $77,290. ...  Physicist. Median salary: $118,500. ...  Statistician. Median salary: $84,440. ...  Mathematician. Median salary: $112,560.