NOC 21210: Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
What mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries do
Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Mathematicians
- Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas of mathematics such as algebra, geometry, probability and logic
- Apply mathematical techniques to the solution of problems in scientific fields such as physical science, engineering, computer science or other fields such as operations research, business or management.
- Statisticians
- Conduct research into the mathematical basis of the science of statistics
- Develop statistical methodology and advise on the practical application of statistical methodology
- Apply statistical theory and methods to provide information in scientific and other fields such as biological and agricultural science, business and economics, physical sciences and engineering, and the social sciences.
- Actuaries
- Apply mathematical models to forecast and calculate the probable future costs of insurance and pension benefits
- Design life, health, and property insurance policies, and calculate premiums, contributions and benefits for insurance policies, and pension and superannuation plans
- May assist investment fund managers in portfolio asset allocation decisions and risk management. They also use these techniques to provide legal evidence on the value of future earnings.
Job titles under NOC 21210
46 job titles are classified here, including actuary, biostatistician, consulting actuary.
- actuarial analyst
- actuarial assistant
- actuary
- analysis supervisor - statistics
- applied mathematician
- applied statistician
- associate actuary
- biological and agricultural science statistician
- biometrician
- biostatistician
- business and economics statistician
- casualty actuary
- chemistry statistician
- cipher expert
- consulting actuary
- consulting pension actuary
- cryptanalyst
- cryptoanalyst
- cryptographer
- demographer
- education statistician
- environmental epidemiologist
- epidemiologist (except physician and veterinarian)
- financial statistician
Employment requirements
- Mathematicians and statisticians usually require a graduate degree in mathematics or statistics.
- Actuaries usually require post-secondary education in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, commerce or business administration.
- Actuaries are conferred fellowships through the Canadian Institute of Actuaries upon successful completion of professional examinations and three years of work experience in the actuarial field as an actuarial assistant or in a related position.
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries wages in Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data. Annual figures assume full-time work (1,950 hours a year).
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada | $31.25/hr | $51.00/hr | $77.33/hr |
Toronto ON | $32.82/hr | $56.82/hr | $77.33/hr |
Montréal QC | $32.30/hr | $48.94/hr | $72.18/hr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $35.76/hr | $50.43/hr | $77.02/hr |
Calgary AB | $31.20/hr | $45.79/hr | $72.27/hr |
Edmonton AB | $29.99/hr | $45.55/hr | $65.80/hr |
Ottawa ON | $42.47/hr | $49.74/hr | $57.27/hr |
Winnipeg MB | $34.19/hr | $56.41/hr | $112.82/hr |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $28.21/hr | $51.98/hr | $84.13/hr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $32.36/hr | $49.11/hr | $73.83/hr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | $40.94/hr | $51.28/hr | $104.62/hr |
London ON | $35.24/hr | $52.42/hr | $80.96/hr |
Halifax NS | $33.69/hr | $46.90/hr | $70.50/hr |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | $37.32/hr | $49.41/hr | $73.16/hr |
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK | $35.28/hr | $47.76/hr | $71.03/hr |
Regina Regina–Moose Mountain region, SK | $28.91/hr | $40.96/hr | $60.74/hr |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Newfoundland and Labrador | $31.88/hr | $40.11/hr | $53.85/hr |
Nova Scotia | $31.54/hr | $45.84/hr | $71.76/hr |
New Brunswick | $30.33/hr | $44.71/hr | $64.40/hr |
Quebec | $28.21/hr | $51.98/hr | $84.13/hr |
Ontario | $38.46/hr | $51.28/hr | $77.33/hr |
Manitoba | $34.19/hr | $56.41/hr | $112.82/hr |
Saskatchewan | $27.96/hr | $44.89/hr | $66.61/hr |
Alberta | $30.36/hr | $44.82/hr | $66.79/hr |
British Columbia | $34.66/hr | $50.04/hr | $75.94/hr |
Using NOC 21210 for your resume or Express Entry profile
- IRCC asks you to make sure the main duties listed for your NOC match what you actually did at your job. If they don’t, look for another unit group whose duties do.
- Describe your own work in your own words. Recruiters and ATS software look for concrete tools, results and scope, not text copied from the NOC.
- Applying from outside Canada? Run your resume through the Canadian resume format checker to catch things Canadian employers don’t expect, like a photo or date of birth.
- Use the job title the employer’s posting uses. The 46 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
Not in this group
Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:
- Financial advisors (NOC 11102)
- Financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101)
- Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100)
- Financial managers (NOC 10010)
- Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 10020)
- Other financial officers (NOC 11109)
- Statistical officers and related research support occupations (NOC 12113)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries?
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are NOC 2021 unit group 21210. Example job titles in this group include actuary, biostatistician, consulting actuary, demographer.
What TEER is NOC 21210?
NOC 21210 is TEER 1 (University degree). Usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate), or experience from a related TEER 2 occupation. TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 work counts as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class programs.
How much do mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $51.00/hr, about $99,000 a year full-time, with a range of $31.25/hr to $77.33/hr.
Related occupations
Sources: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0; Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages (2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. OfferJetAI is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Check IRCC’s NOC guidance before you apply.