Statistician Salary
Statisticians use mathematical techniques to analyze data and solve problems in business, healthcare, and government.
Statistician Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level statisticians earn around $62,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $100,000. Senior-level statisticians can earn $150,000 or more.
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The salary range for statisticians varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $58,000, while the top 10% earn $157,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $58,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $98,920 |
| 75th Percentile | $128,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $157,000 |
Statistician Salary by State
Statistician salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $168,164, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $82,104.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $168,164 | Details → |
| #2 California | $136,510 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $133,542 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $122,661 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $120,682 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $113,758 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $113,758 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $110,790 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $108,812 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $108,812 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $103,866 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $103,866 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $103,866 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $102,877 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $99,909 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $99,909 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $96,942 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $96,942 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $95,952 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $95,952 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $95,952 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $95,952 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $94,963 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $93,974 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $93,974 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $92,985 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $91,996 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $91,996 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $91,006 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $91,006 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $91,006 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $91,006 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $90,017 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $89,028 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $89,028 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $89,028 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $89,028 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $89,028 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $88,039 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $88,039 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $88,039 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $87,050 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $87,050 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $86,060 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $86,060 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $86,060 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $85,071 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $83,093 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $83,093 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $82,104 | Details → |
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- ● Design surveys and experiments
- ● Analyze data using statistical software
- ● Interpret results for non-technical audiences
- ● Develop predictive models
- ● Advise on data-driven decisions
Top Skills
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 30% growth over the next decade
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