Biostatistician Salary
Biostatisticians apply statistical methods to biological, medical, and public health research to draw evidence-based conclusions.
Biostatistician Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level biostatisticians earn around $62,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $97,000. Senior-level biostatisticians can earn $148,000 or more.
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The salary range for biostatisticians varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $58,000, while the top 10% earn $155,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $58,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $95,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $126,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $155,000 |
Biostatistician Salary by State
Biostatistician salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $161,500, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $78,850.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $161,500 | Details → |
| #2 California | $131,100 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $128,250 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $117,800 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $115,900 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $109,250 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $109,250 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $106,400 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $104,500 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $104,500 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $99,750 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $99,750 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $99,750 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $98,800 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $95,950 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $95,950 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $93,100 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $93,100 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $92,150 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $92,150 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $92,150 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $92,150 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $91,200 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $90,250 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $90,250 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $89,300 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $88,350 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $88,350 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $87,400 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $87,400 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $87,400 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $87,400 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $86,450 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $85,500 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $85,500 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $85,500 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $85,500 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $85,500 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $84,550 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $84,550 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $84,550 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $83,600 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $83,600 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $82,650 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $82,650 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $82,650 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $81,700 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $79,800 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $79,800 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $78,850 | Details → |
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- ● Design clinical trials and research studies
- ● Analyze biological and medical data
- ● Develop statistical models for health research
- ● Write statistical analysis plans
- ● Collaborate with researchers on study design
Top Skills
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 30% growth over the next decade
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