Statisticians

Data & Analytics • Technology & IT Careers

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. Excludes "Survey Researchers" (19-3022).

Typical Salary (Median)
$103,300
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$112,330
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
29,800
Education Required
Master's degree
BLS Code: 152041

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Statisticians earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Statisticians (2024)

10th Percentile
$60,390
25th Percentile
$79,210
75th Percentile
$137,610
90th Percentile
$170,700

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Statisticians

1
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
420 employed
$174,200
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2
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
1,260 employed
$144,690
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3
Raleigh-Cary, NC
330 employed
$141,050
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4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
830 employed
$140,290
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5
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
30 employed
$134,050
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6
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
150 employed
$133,980
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7
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
130 employed
$133,490
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8
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
3,490 employed
$132,820
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Statisticians positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
29,800
$112,330 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
20,180
$115,530 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
9,920
$119,490 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
9,920
$119,490 avg
5
Federal, State, and Local Government, including Schools, Hospitals, and the USPS
9,630
$105,650 avg

Work Environment

Office Research

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Statisticians professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in data & analytics. This role typically requires master's degree and offers a median salary of $103,300.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Statisticians is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 29,800 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

statistician statistical analyst biostatistician

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.