SOC 152041

Statisticians

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).

National Median

$103,300

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$103,300

Entry Level (10th pct)

$60,390

Experienced (90th pct)

$170,700

Total Employed

29,800

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$60,390 - $79,210
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$79,210 - $137,610
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$137,610 - $170,700

Highest Paying Locations for Statisticians

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$177,740

+72.1% vs national

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

$164,290

+59.0% vs national

New York

$150,240

+45.4% vs national

Ames, IA

$150,000

+45.2% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$149,400

+44.6% vs national

Statisticians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$177,740	420
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$164,290	N/A
New York	$150,240	1,490
Ames, IA	$150,000	30
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$149,400	830
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$140,610	1,260
Boulder, CO	$136,670	100
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$136,340	330
District of Columbia	$133,680	610
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$133,240	3,490
Maryland	$128,940	3,070
Wilmington, NC	$128,240	50
New Hampshire	$127,870	50
California	$127,550	2,810
Delaware	$126,640	90
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$124,760	30
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$123,100	120
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$122,630	130
North Carolina	$122,630	1,430
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$121,570	150
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$121,150	270
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$120,510	140
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$119,200	370
Illinois	$116,860	490
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$116,830	130
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$115,420	650
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$113,810	160
Indiana	$113,030	240
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$110,140	90
Rochester, NY	$110,140	40
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$109,930	1,150
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$109,260	470
Georgia	$108,280	550
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$108,210	660
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$107,190	360
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$105,930	40
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$105,830	30
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$105,810	500
Madison, WI	$104,430	80
Texas	$104,380	1,210
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$104,250	60
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$104,160	60
Florida	$104,160	620
Kentucky	$103,400	90
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$102,950	2,100
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$101,910	360
Virginia	$101,900	800
Washington	$101,890	2,520
St. Louis, MO-IL	$100,920	170
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$100,490	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Statisticians?

The national median annual salary for Statisticians is $103,300, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Statisticianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Statisticianss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $177,740.

How much can an experienced Statisticians make?

Top-earning Statisticianss (90th percentile) make $170,700 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.