Statistician Salary
Statisticians earn a median $105,650 a year nationally. Computer and Mathematical Occupations
U.S. median
$105,650
$50.79 per hour
Range
$64,000 – $174,050
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
29,030
across the U.S.
Statistician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$83,155
per year · effective tax rate 21.3%
$6,930Monthly
$3,465Twice a month
$3,198Every 2 weeks
$39.98Hourly
- Federal income tax$14,413
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,550
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,532
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$83,155
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,000 | $30.77 | $53,604 |
| 25th percentile | $82,220 | $39.53 | $66,672 |
| Median (50th) | $105,650 | $50.79 | $83,155 |
| 75th percentile | $141,490 | $68.02 | $107,974 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $174,050 | $83.68 | $130,229 |
Best cities for statisticians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $136,660 | $96,026 | $88,191 | 3,220 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $137,510 | $98,181 | $87,223 | 1,460 |
| 3 | Durham, NC | $103,290 | $77,882 | $79,820 | 600 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $105,820 | $80,026 | $78,033 | 920 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $105,650 | $83,155 | $74,825 | 2,560 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $104,060 | $78,166 | $73,893 | 510 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $116,200 | $82,489 | $72,635 | 580 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $102,320 | $75,916 | $70,120 | 1,950 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $137,510
- Washington, DC — $136,660
- Los Angeles, CA — $116,200
- Philadelphia, PA — $105,820
- Seattle, WA — $105,650
- Denver, CO — $104,060
- Durham, NC — $103,290
- Boston, MA — $102,320
Statistician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $140,670 | $98,425 | $80,980 – $185,220 | 550 |
| New York | $136,020 | $97,251 | $76,250 – $208,700 | 1,220 |
| California | $135,960 | $94,012 | $69,890 – $205,210 | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $132,620 | $95,908 | $84,640 – $170,980 | 2,730 |
| Illinois | $119,760 | $87,298 | $80,530 – $167,740 | 480 |
| New Jersey | $118,280 | $86,695 | $69,490 – $180,790 | 880 |
| North Carolina | $115,690 | $86,111 | $76,930 – $174,360 | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $115,150 | $84,485 | $70,750 – $170,700 | 460 |
| Virginia | $114,920 | $83,882 | $59,340 – $178,400 | 720 |
| Kentucky | $112,520 | $84,167 | $73,710 – $147,250 | 80 |
| Kansas | $111,780 | $82,030 | $87,320 – $171,450 | 80 |
| Colorado | $109,660 | $81,859 | $72,630 – $157,350 | 780 |
| Delaware | $109,570 | $80,022 | $74,570 – $176,650 | 70 |
| Indiana | $109,300 | $82,528 | $40,340 – $180,010 | 230 |
| Florida | $108,040 | $84,836 | $54,600 – $189,530 | 550 |
| Wisconsin | $107,150 | $79,912 | $78,820 – $138,900 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $105,720 | $79,294 | $64,080 – $161,920 | 570 |
| Washington | $105,650 | $83,155 | $81,250 – $166,760 | 2,960 |
| Texas | $102,960 | $81,262 | $59,900 – $161,620 | 1,390 |
| Connecticut | $102,860 | $77,110 | $75,790 – $176,860 | 490 |
| Michigan | $102,710 | $76,972 | $56,650 – $213,610 | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $102,620 | $77,751 | $67,120 – $134,490 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $98,230 | $77,935 | $67,010 – $155,370 | 530 |
| Ohio | $98,190 | $75,989 | $57,640 – $157,000 | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $96,710 | $72,250 | $76,920 – $174,740 | 2,480 |
| New Hampshire | $96,080 | $76,422 | $65,300 – $159,850 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,830 | $71,959 | $60,440 – $167,460 | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $93,620 | $67,330 | $54,580 – $131,230 | 600 |
| Oklahoma | $89,540 | $68,338 | $64,500 – $145,540 | 50 |
| Utah | $88,610 | $68,146 | $62,080 – $133,590 | 300 |
| Maine | $85,680 | $64,475 | $59,280 – $139,240 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $84,660 | $65,243 | $49,680 – $141,610 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $84,330 | $65,355 | $52,840 – $124,520 | 230 |
| Nebraska | $83,480 | $64,639 | $40,890 – $120,310 | 140 |
| Vermont | $82,210 | $63,699 | $67,580 – $105,120 | — |
| Iowa | $80,150 | $62,822 | $43,710 – $129,110 | 250 |
| Nevada | $79,750 | $64,934 | $59,030 – $146,950 | 50 |
| Arizona | $79,640 | $63,074 | $56,160 – $157,080 | 440 |
| Hawaii | $76,780 | $58,540 | $58,290 – $126,230 | 90 |
| Alabama | $76,400 | $59,022 | $51,490 – $122,570 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $76,400 | $60,672 | $48,490 – $124,650 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $75,890 | $61,998 | $60,150 – $115,920 | 40 |
| Missouri | $66,330 | $53,296 | $46,450 – $118,850 | 680 |
| South Carolina | $65,450 | $51,999 | $32,670 – $158,810 | 240 |
| Mississippi | $64,670 | $52,288 | $38,310 – $109,180 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a statistician make?
The national median salary for statisticians is $105,650 a year ($50.79 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,000 and the top 10% earn over $174,050. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays statisticians the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $140,670. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many statisticians are there in the U.S.?
About 29,030 people work as statisticians nationwide.