Statistician Salary
Statisticians earn a median $105,650 a year nationally. Computer and Mathematical Occupations
What statisticians do
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.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +11.0% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,900
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of statisticians is projected to grow 11.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Statistician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- 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 | Seattle, WA | $105,650 | $83,155 | $74,825 | 2,560 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $136,660
- Seattle, WA — $105,650
Statistician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $140,670 | +5.2% | $98,425 | $80,980 – $185,220 | 550 |
| New York | $136,020 | −9.5% | $97,251 | $76,250 – $208,700 | 1,220 |
| California | $135,960 | +6.6% | $94,012 | $69,890 – $205,210 | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $132,620 | +2.9% | $95,908 | $84,640 – $170,980 | 2,730 |
| Illinois | $119,760 | +2.5% | $87,298 | $80,530 – $167,740 | 480 |
| New Jersey | $118,280 | +18.9% | $86,695 | $69,490 – $180,790 | 880 |
| North Carolina | $115,690 | −5.7% | $86,111 | $76,930 – $174,360 | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $115,150 | +6.3% | $84,485 | $70,750 – $170,700 | 460 |
| Virginia | $114,920 | +12.8% | $83,882 | $59,340 – $178,400 | 720 |
| Kentucky | $112,520 | +8.8% | $84,167 | $73,710 – $147,250 | 80 |
| Kansas | $111,780 | +19.8% | $82,030 | $87,320 – $171,450 | 80 |
| Colorado | $109,660 | +12.7% | $81,859 | $72,630 – $157,350 | 780 |
| Delaware | $109,570 | −13.5% | $80,022 | $74,570 – $176,650 | 70 |
| Indiana | $109,300 | −3.3% | $82,528 | $40,340 – $180,010 | 230 |
| Florida | $108,040 | +3.7% | $84,836 | $54,600 – $189,530 | 550 |
| Wisconsin | $107,150 | +20.5% | $79,912 | $78,820 – $138,900 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $105,720 | — | $79,294 | $64,080 – $161,920 | 570 |
| Washington | $105,650 | +3.7% | $83,155 | $81,250 – $166,760 | 2,960 |
| Texas | $102,960 | −1.4% | $81,262 | $59,900 – $161,620 | 1,390 |
| Connecticut | $102,860 | +7.5% | $77,110 | $75,790 – $176,860 | 490 |
| Michigan | $102,710 | +6.1% | $76,972 | $56,650 – $213,610 | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $102,620 | +11.9% | $77,751 | $67,120 – $134,490 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $98,230 | +10.7% | $77,935 | $67,010 – $155,370 | 530 |
| Ohio | $98,190 | +16.7% | $75,989 | $57,640 – $157,000 | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $96,710 | −2.5% | $72,250 | $76,920 – $174,740 | 2,480 |
| New Hampshire | $96,080 | −24.9% | $76,422 | $65,300 – $159,850 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,830 | +12.2% | $71,959 | $60,440 – $167,460 | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $93,620 | +0.0% | $67,330 | $54,580 – $131,230 | 600 |
| Oklahoma | $89,540 | +10.3% | $68,338 | $64,500 – $145,540 | 50 |
| Utah | $88,610 | +0.6% | $68,146 | $62,080 – $133,590 | 300 |
| Maine | $85,680 | +28.6% | $64,475 | $59,280 – $139,240 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $84,660 | +5.1% | $65,243 | $49,680 – $141,610 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $84,330 | −2.3% | $65,355 | $52,840 – $124,520 | 230 |
| Nebraska | $83,480 | +0.9% | $64,639 | $40,890 – $120,310 | 140 |
| Vermont | $82,210 | +12.1% | $63,699 | $67,580 – $105,120 | — |
| Iowa | $80,150 | −7.0% | $62,822 | $43,710 – $129,110 | 250 |
| Nevada | $79,750 | +11.9% | $64,934 | $59,030 – $146,950 | 50 |
| Arizona | $79,640 | −12.8% | $63,074 | $56,160 – $157,080 | 440 |
| Hawaii | $76,780 | −0.0% | $58,540 | $58,290 – $126,230 | 90 |
| Alabama | $76,400 | +13.2% | $59,022 | $51,490 – $122,570 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $76,400 | +5.3% | $60,672 | $48,490 – $124,650 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $75,890 | −3.7% | $61,998 | $60,150 – $115,920 | 40 |
| Missouri | $66,330 | +2.9% | $53,296 | $46,450 – $118,850 | 680 |
| South Carolina | $65,450 | −0.6% | $51,999 | $32,670 – $158,810 | 240 |
| Mississippi | $64,670 | +7.8% | $52,288 | $38,310 – $109,180 | 80 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $120,230 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Operations Research Analyst | $88,940 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Mathematician | $126,710 | Master's degree | +0.6% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $81,490 | Bachelor's degree | +7.1% |
| Actuary | $130,000 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,850 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Database Administrator | $104,620 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $104,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Computer Programmer | $100,390 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
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.