In addition to educational settings such as colleges and universities, mathematicians can also work for governments and research companies. While people with a bachelor's degree in math can land mathematician jobs with the federal government and companies, most mathematicians in educational settings have higher degrees. Jobs for mathematicians can include coordinating transportation, distribution and other real-world problems and solutions. According to Education-Portal.com, the average salary for mathematicians was between $60,000 and $102,000 as of 2004.
Math teachers in secondary schools are a common occupation for those with bachelor's degrees in math. Algebra is a course taught often by these teachers. In addition to a bachelor's degree in math, a public school teacher must be licensed by the state he is teaching in and have a teaching certificate. According to Education-Portal.com, the average salary for teachers was $46,597 as of 2004.
Some students who have graduated with a bachelor's degree in math go on to be auditors who ensure taxes are being paid correctly. Often, auditors work for either the government or private companies as either full-time employees or independent contractors. The average salary of an auditor working for a private company is $51,000 per year as of 2004, according to Education-Portal.com.
Other jobs for those with a bachelor's degree in math include jobs that analyze numbers such as statisticians, actuaries and analysts. Statisticians interpret numerical data through surveying. Actuaries determine risk levels and strategies for private companies such as insurance companies. Analysts research data to formulate cost-effective spending for companies. According to CNN Money, the average salary for general math majors is 17 percent higher than the average college graduate at $56,500 as of 2000.