NOC 2021 · 21210 · TEER 1
NOC 21210: Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
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.
TEER
TEER 1
Usually needs a university degree
Median wage (Canada)
$51.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 21210 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 21210 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 21210 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
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.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- actuary
- biostatistician
- consulting actuary
- demographer
- insurance actuary
- mathematician
- statistical analyst
- statistician
All 46 job titles in NOC 21210
- 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
- industrial statistician
- insurance actuary
- life actuary
- mathematical statistician
- mathematician
- medical statistician
- operations research analyst
- operations researcher
- opinion polling statistician
- physical science and engineering statistician
- public health statistician
- research mathematician
- sales statistician
- senior actuarial analyst
- social science statistician
- statistical analysis supervisor
- statistical analyst
- statistical consultant
- statistical methodologist
- statistician
- survey statistician
- vital statistician
Requirements
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.
Additional information
- With experience, actuaries may progress to managerial positions in consulting, insurance and finance. They may also be self-employed.
Wages
Wages for NOC 21210 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $31.25 | $51.00 | $77.33 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $31.88 | $40.11 | $53.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $31.54 | $45.84 | $71.76 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $30.33 | $44.71 | $64.40 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $28.21 | $51.98 | $84.13 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $38.46 | $51.28 | $77.33 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $34.19 | $56.41 | $112.82 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.96 | $44.89 | $66.61 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $30.36 | $44.82 | $66.79 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $34.66 | $50.04 | $75.94 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in Quebec:
Approximately 4,600 people work in this occupation.
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors:
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 44%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 21%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
82% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 64% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
A variety of industries, but leading share with insurance carriers
Management consulting and scientific research firms
Federal government departments.
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Emphasis on the use of large bodies of data (‘Big Data’) to inform decision-making should bode well for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
Significant changes in business operations, including finance and insurance services, are expected to add job prospects to forecast and prevent operational risks
Demand for actuaries usually depends on activities in employee benefit consulting firms, risk management departments in various companies, and life, property and casualty insurance providers
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is the qualifying and governing body for the actuarial profession
The designation, Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) is needed to practise as an actuary in Canada
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
The length of testing and training to achieve a Fellow designation from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries can take on average between seven to nine years, including a university education.
Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in Ontario:
Approximately 7,700 people work in this occupation.
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors:
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 33%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 16%
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
81% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 52% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 48% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 52% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 45% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 33%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 20%
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 17%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations
81% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
10% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 51% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 49% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 60% compared to 10% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in Manitoba:
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors:
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 61%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 9%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
79% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 50% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 50% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 60% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 30% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in Alberta:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors:
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 23%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 17%
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 14%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 11%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
75% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
7% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 40% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 51% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in British Columbia:
Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors:
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 25%
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 19%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 11%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
81% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
6% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 53% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 47% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 62% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedSaskatchewan
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 21210 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Related NOC codes
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If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 11102 Financial advisors
- 11101 Financial and investment analysts
- 11100 Financial auditors and accountants
- 10010 Financial managers
- 10020 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
- 11109 Other financial officers
- 12113 Statistical officers and related research support occupations
Same occupation group
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Questions
NOC 21210: common questions
What is the NOC code for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries?
What TEER category is NOC 21210?
Is NOC 21210 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 21210 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 21210 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 21210 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 21Professional occupations in natural and applied sciencesMajor Group
- 212Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering)Sub-major Group
- 2121Mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries and data scientistsMinor Group
- 21210Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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