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.