Statisticians salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,000 | $30.77 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,650 | $50.79 |
| Mean (average) | $115,700 | $55.63 |
| 90th percentile | $174,050 | $83.68 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Statisticians pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 49 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $76,400 | $51,490 | $122,570 | 200 | 0.52 |
| Alaska | Data unavailable | 80 | 1.24 | ||
| Arizona | $79,640 | $56,160 | $157,080 | 440 | 0.73 |
| Arkansas | $105,720 | $64,080 | $161,920 | 570 | 2.33 |
| California | $135,960 | $69,890 | $205,210 | 2,480 | 0.73 |
| Colorado | $109,660 | $72,630 | $157,350 | 780 | 1.45 |
| Connecticut | $102,860 | $75,790 | $176,860 | 490 | 1.53 |
| Delaware | $109,570 | $74,570 | $176,650 | 70 | 0.83 |
| District of Columbia | $140,670 | $80,980 | $185,220 | 550 | 4.17 |
| Florida | $108,040 | $54,600 | $189,530 | 550 | 0.3 |
| Georgia | $115,150 | $70,750 | $170,700 | 460 | 0.51 |
| Hawaii | $76,780 | $58,290 | $126,230 | 90 | 0.77 |
| Idaho | Data unavailable | 160 | 1.01 | ||
| Illinois | $119,760 | $80,530 | $167,740 | 480 | 0.43 |
| Indiana | $109,300 | $40,340 | $180,010 | 230 | 0.39 |
| Iowa | $80,150 | $43,710 | $129,110 | 250 | 0.87 |
| Kansas | $111,780 | $87,320 | $171,450 | 80 | 0.29 |
| Kentucky | $112,520 | $73,710 | $147,250 | 80 | 0.23 |
| Louisiana | $76,400 | $48,490 | $124,650 | 70 | 0.2 |
| Maine | $85,680 | $59,280 | $139,240 | 80 | 0.68 |
| Maryland | $132,620 | $84,640 | $170,980 | 2,730 | 5.3 |
| Massachusetts | $96,710 | $76,920 | $174,740 | 2,480 | 3.65 |
| Michigan | $102,710 | $56,650 | $213,610 | 570 | 0.7 |
| Minnesota | Data unavailable | 780 | 1.42 | ||
| Mississippi | $64,670 | $38,310 | $109,180 | 80 | 0.35 |
| Missouri | $66,330 | $46,450 | $118,850 | 680 | 1.24 |
| Nebraska | $83,480 | $40,890 | $120,310 | 140 | 0.71 |
| Nevada | $79,750 | $59,030 | $146,950 | 50 | 0.18 |
| New Hampshire | $96,080 | $65,300 | $159,850 | 70 | 0.52 |
| New Jersey | $118,280 | $69,490 | $180,790 | 880 | 1.09 |
| New Mexico | $84,330 | $52,840 | $124,520 | 230 | 1.4 |
| New York | $136,020 | $76,250 | $208,700 | 1,220 | 0.68 |
| North Carolina | $115,690 | $76,930 | $174,360 | 1,200 | 1.3 |
| North Dakota | $75,890 | $60,150 | $115,920 | 40 | 0.44 |
| Ohio | $98,190 | $57,640 | $157,000 | 580 | 0.56 |
| Oklahoma | $89,540 | $64,500 | $145,540 | 50 | 0.17 |
| Oregon | $93,620 | $54,580 | $131,230 | 600 | 1.64 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,830 | $60,440 | $167,460 | 1,630 | 1.44 |
| Puerto Rico | $49,730 | $35,650 | $73,200 | 230 | 1.29 |
| Rhode Island | $102,620 | $67,120 | $134,490 | 40 | 0.47 |
| South Carolina | $65,450 | $32,670 | $158,810 | 240 | 0.56 |
| Tennessee | $98,230 | $67,010 | $155,370 | 530 | 0.86 |
| Texas | $102,960 | $59,900 | $161,620 | 1,390 | 0.53 |
| Utah | $88,610 | $62,080 | $133,590 | 300 | 0.94 |
| Vermont | $82,210 | $67,580 | $105,120 | ||
| Virginia | $114,920 | $59,340 | $178,400 | 720 | 0.94 |
| Washington | $105,650 | $81,250 | $166,760 | 2,960 | 4.47 |
| West Virginia | $84,660 | $49,680 | $141,610 | 90 | 0.7 |
| Wisconsin | $107,150 | $78,820 | $138,900 | 250 | 0.46 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for statisticians
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.3%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for statisticians
- Typical entry education
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods CIP 13.0603
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement CIP 13.0604
- Institutional Research CIP 13.0608
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other CIP 13.0699
- Biometry/Biometrics CIP 26.1101
- Biostatistics CIP 26.1102
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics CIP 26.1311
- Mathematics, General CIP 27.0101
- Applied Mathematics, General CIP 27.0301
- Computational and Applied Mathematics CIP 27.0304
- Statistics, General CIP 27.0501
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability CIP 27.0502
- Mathematics and Statistics CIP 27.0503
- Statistics, Other CIP 27.0599
- Applied Statistics, General CIP 27.0601
- Mathematical Economics CIP 30.4901
- Data Science, General CIP 30.7001
- Data Science, Other CIP 30.7099
- Data Analytics, General CIP 30.7101
- Business Analytics CIP 30.7102
- Data Analytics, Other CIP 30.7199
- Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology CIP 42.2708
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods CIP 45.0102
- Survey Research/Methodology CIP 45.0103
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics CIP 45.0603
- Business Statistics CIP 52.1302
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
- Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
- Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
- Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
- Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
Technology skills
- IBM SPSS Statistics (in demand)
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Python (in demand)
- R (in demand)
- SAS (in demand)
- Structured query language SQL (in demand)
- Tableau (in demand)
- SAS JMP (in demand)
- StataCorp Stata (in demand)
- Statistical software (in demand)
- Amazon Redshift (hot technology)
- Amazon Web Services AWS software (hot technology)
- Apache Hadoop (hot technology)
- Apache Spark (hot technology)
- C++ (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Programming, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Time Management.
Common job titles: Database Analyst, Demographer, Education Research Analyst, Mathematical Statistician, Psychometric Consultant, Quantitative Methodologist, Statistical Analyst, Statistical Consultant, Statistical Reporting Analyst, Statistician.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do statisticians make?
The national median annual wage for statisticians was $105,650 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $64,000 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $174,050. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do statisticians need?
BLS lists master's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is statisticians a growing career?
BLS projects employment of statisticians to change +11.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay statisticians the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were District of Columbia ($140,670), New York ($136,020), California ($135,960). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.