Statistician salary
BLS occupation: Statisticians · Computers and math · data for May 2025
Median salary $105,650 a year, US
Median hourly pay $50.79 an hour
Middle half earn $82,220–$141,490 25th to 75th percentile
Statisticians employed 29,030 +11.0% projected by 2035
How much does a statistician make?
- The median statistician salary in the US is $105,650 a year ($50.79 an hour): half of the 29,030 statisticians BLS counts earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) is $115,700.
- The middle half earn between $82,220 and $141,490. The lowest-paid 10% earn less than $64,000 and the top 10% more than $174,050.
- That is 2.1 times the median for all US workers ($50,980).
- The District of Columbia pays statisticians the most (median $140,670), followed by New York ($136,020) and California ($135,960). Mississippi pays the least ($64,670).
- After adjusting for prices, the pay goes furthest in the District of Columbia, where the median is worth $127,997 in typical US prices, then Maryland and New York.
- In 75 of the 85 metro areas with data, the median statistician salary is enough to rent a typical home without spending more than 30% of income on rent.
- BLS projects the number of statisticians to grow 11.0% from 2025 to 2035 (all jobs: 3.5%), with about 1,900 openings a year. The typical entry education is a master's degree.
official From BLS's survey of employers: what statisticians are actually paid, not job ads or self-reports. Adjusted figures are derived. How we calculate.
How does your pay compare?
Statistician salary range
Half of statisticians earn between $82,220 and $141,490 a year
Yearly pay at each point of the range, US, May 2025. For comparison, the median for all US jobs is $50,980.
Lowest 10% earn under Yearly pay: $64,000
Lowest 25% earn under Yearly pay: $82,220
Median Yearly pay: $105,650
Top 25% earn over Yearly pay: $141,490
Top 10% earn over Yearly pay: $174,050
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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| Yearly pay | |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn under | $64,000 |
| Lowest 25% earn under | $82,220 |
| Median | $105,650 |
| Top 25% earn over | $141,490 |
| Top 10% earn over | $174,050 |
Statistician salary by state
The District of Columbia pays statisticians the most; Mississippi the least
Median yearly pay by state compared with the US median ($105,650), May 2025. Blue = higher pay.
- 20%+ below US
- 10–20% below
- 3–10% below
- Within 3%
- 3–10% above
- 10–20% above
- 20%+ above US
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
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| State | Median pay |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $140,670 median |
| New York | $136,020 median |
| California | $135,960 median |
| Maryland | $132,620 median |
| Illinois | $119,760 median |
| New Jersey | $118,280 median |
| North Carolina | $115,690 median |
| Georgia | $115,150 median |
| Virginia | $114,920 median |
| Kentucky | $112,520 median |
| Kansas | $111,780 median |
| Colorado | $109,660 median |
| Delaware | $109,570 median |
| Indiana | $109,300 median |
| Florida | $108,040 median |
| Wisconsin | $107,150 median |
| Arkansas | $105,720 median |
| Washington | $105,650 median |
| Texas | $102,960 median |
| Connecticut | $102,860 median |
| Michigan | $102,710 median |
| Rhode Island | $102,620 median |
| Tennessee | $98,230 median |
| Ohio | $98,190 median |
| Massachusetts | $96,710 median |
| New Hampshire | $96,080 median |
| Pennsylvania | $93,830 median |
| Oregon | $93,620 median |
| Oklahoma | $89,540 median |
| Utah | $88,610 median |
| Maine | $85,680 median |
| West Virginia | $84,660 median |
| New Mexico | $84,330 median |
| Nebraska | $83,480 median |
| Vermont | $82,210 median |
| Iowa | $80,150 median |
| Nevada | $79,750 median |
| Arizona | $79,640 median |
| Hawaii | $76,780 median |
| Alabama | $76,400 median |
| Louisiana | $76,400 median |
| North Dakota | $75,890 median |
| Missouri | $66,330 median |
| South Carolina | $65,450 median |
| Mississippi | $64,670 median |
Where statistician pay goes furthest
A salary buys more where prices are low. We divide each state's median by its price level from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, so every figure is in typical US prices. derived
Statisticians' pay goes furthest in the District of Columbia once prices are counted
Median pay ÷ the state's price level (BEA, 2024; US = 100), shown in typical US prices. Top 10 states.
US median
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Our calculation.
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| Worth, in US prices | |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $127,997 |
| Maryland | $126,354 |
| New York | $126,037 |
| Kentucky | $124,802 |
| Kansas | $124,106 |
| California | $122,796 |
| North Carolina | $122,649 |
| Arkansas | $121,605 |
| Illinois | $119,810 |
| Georgia | $119,583 |
Statistician pay in every state
| State | Median a year | Hourly | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Employed | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $140,670 | $67.63 | $80,980 | $185,220 | 550 | $127,997 |
| New York | $136,020 | $65.39 | $76,250 | $208,700 | 1,220 | $126,037 |
| California | $135,960 | $65.37 | $69,890 | $205,210 | 2,480 | $122,796 |
| Maryland | $132,620 | $63.76 | $84,640 | $170,980 | 2,730 | $126,354 |
| Illinois | $119,760 | $57.58 | $80,530 | $167,740 | 480 | $119,810 |
| New Jersey | $118,280 | $56.87 | $69,490 | $180,790 | 880 | $108,708 |
| North Carolina | $115,690 | $55.62 | $76,930 | $174,360 | 1,200 | $122,649 |
| Georgia | $115,150 | $55.36 | $70,750 | $170,700 | 460 | $119,583 |
| Virginia | $114,920 | $55.25 | $59,340 | $178,400 | 720 | $113,665 |
| Kentucky | $112,520 | $54.10 | $73,710 | $147,250 | 80 | $124,802 |
| Kansas | $111,780 | $53.74 | $87,320 | $171,450 | 80 | $124,106 |
| Colorado | $109,660 | $52.72 | $72,630 | $157,350 | 780 | $106,412 |
| Delaware | $109,570 | $52.68 | $74,570 | $176,650 | 70 | $109,781 |
| Indiana | $109,300 | $52.55 | $40,340 | $180,010 | 230 | $117,113 |
| Florida | $108,040 | $51.94 | $54,600 | $189,530 | 550 | $104,473 |
| Wisconsin | $107,150 | $51.51 | $78,820 | $138,900 | 250 | $113,874 |
| Arkansas | $105,720 | $50.83 | $64,080 | $161,920 | 570 | $121,605 |
| Washington | $105,650 | $50.79 | $81,250 | $166,760 | 2,960 | $98,726 |
| Texas | $102,960 | $49.50 | $59,900 | $161,620 | 1,390 | $106,082 |
| Connecticut | $102,860 | $49.45 | $75,790 | $176,860 | 490 | $99,276 |
| Michigan | $102,710 | $49.38 | $56,650 | $213,610 | 570 | $106,748 |
| Rhode Island | $102,620 | $49.34 | $67,120 | $134,490 | 40 | $100,332 |
| Tennessee | $98,230 | $47.23 | $67,010 | $155,370 | 530 | $106,923 |
| Ohio | $98,190 | $47.21 | $57,640 | $157,000 | 580 | $105,838 |
| Massachusetts | $96,710 | $46.50 | $76,920 | $174,740 | 2,480 | $91,445 |
| New Hampshire | $96,080 | $46.19 | $65,300 | $159,850 | 70 | $92,238 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,830 | $45.11 | $60,440 | $167,460 | 1,630 | $96,165 |
| Oregon | $93,620 | $45.01 | $54,580 | $131,230 | 600 | $90,576 |
| Oklahoma | $89,540 | $43.05 | $64,500 | $145,540 | 50 | $101,932 |
| Utah | $88,610 | $42.60 | $62,080 | $133,590 | 300 | $89,628 |
| Maine | $85,680 | $41.19 | $59,280 | $139,240 | 80 | $88,284 |
| West Virginia | $84,660 | $40.70 | $49,680 | $141,610 | 90 | $94,595 |
| New Mexico | $84,330 | $40.54 | $52,840 | $124,520 | 230 | $91,452 |
| Nebraska | $83,480 | $40.13 | $40,890 | $120,310 | 140 | $92,650 |
| Vermont | $82,210 | $39.52 | $67,580 | $105,120 | – | $83,924 |
| Iowa | $80,150 | $38.53 | $43,710 | $129,110 | 250 | $91,327 |
| Nevada | $79,750 | $38.34 | $59,030 | $146,950 | 50 | $79,767 |
| Arizona | $79,640 | $38.29 | $56,160 | $157,080 | 440 | $79,104 |
| Hawaii | $76,780 | $36.91 | $58,290 | $126,230 | 90 | $69,831 |
| Alabama | $76,400 | $36.73 | $51,490 | $122,570 | 200 | $86,014 |
| Louisiana | $76,400 | $36.73 | $48,490 | $124,650 | 70 | $86,614 |
| North Dakota | $75,890 | $36.49 | $60,150 | $115,920 | 40 | $85,309 |
| Missouri | $66,330 | $31.89 | $46,450 | $118,850 | 680 | $73,037 |
| South Carolina | $65,450 | $31.47 | $32,670 | $158,810 | 240 | $69,814 |
| Mississippi | $64,670 | $31.09 | $38,310 | $109,180 | 80 | $74,374 |
BLS does not publish pay for statisticians in 6 states (too few workers to estimate reliably). After cost of living = median ÷ (BEA price level ÷ 100).
Statistician salary by city
Metro areas where BLS publishes statistician pay: 85 of 387. Rent share = typical rent (September 2026, Zillow) × 12 ÷ the median salary; under 30% is affordable by the usual rule.
Highest-paying metro areas
- San Jose, CA $202,840
- Raleigh, NC $152,880
- Boulder, CO $144,990
- New York, NY $137,510
- Washington, DC $136,660
- Fort Collins, CO $134,330
- San Diego, CA $131,860
- Rochester, NY $131,140
- Trenton, NJ $128,070
- Charlotte, NC $126,350
Where the pay goes furthest
- San Jose, CA $183,694
- Raleigh, NC $155,750
- Boulder, CO $137,821
- Rochester, NY $135,147
- Fort Collins, CO $132,832
- Charlotte, NC $129,792
- Dayton, OH $125,618
- Washington, DC $125,510
- Trenton, NJ $124,123
- New York, NY $122,163
All 85 metro areas
| Metro area | Median a year | Employed | After cost of living | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $202,840 | 320 | $183,694 | 23% |
| Raleigh, NC | $152,880 | 210 | $155,750 | 13% |
| Boulder, CO | $144,990 | 100 | $137,821 | 18% |
| New York, NY | $137,510 | 1,460 | $122,163 | 31% |
| Washington, DC | $136,660 | 3,220 | $125,510 | 21% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $134,330 | 90 | $132,832 | 18% |
| San Diego, CA | $131,860 | 210 | $117,851 | 27% |
| Rochester, NY | $131,140 | 40 | $135,147 | 14% |
| Trenton, NJ | $128,070 | 70 | $124,123 | 24% |
| Charlotte, NC | $126,350 | 100 | $129,792 | 16% |
| Miami, FL | $122,430 | 130 | $107,249 | 26% |
| Chicago, IL | $122,180 | 380 | $117,940 | 21% |
| New Haven, CT | $121,830 | 110 | $116,518 | 20% |
| Sacramento, CA | $117,870 | 140 | $110,500 | 23% |
| Dayton, OH | $116,440 | 30 | $125,618 | 14% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $116,200 | 580 | $102,319 | 30% |
| Orlando, FL | $116,130 | 70 | $114,506 | 20% |
| Atlanta, GA | $115,590 | 390 | $115,523 | 19% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $114,700 | 60 | $115,295 | 18% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $112,870 | 30 | $113,842 | 22% |
| Louisville, KY | $112,540 | 80 | $120,915 | 14% |
| Kansas City, MO | $111,780 | 100 | $120,787 | 16% |
| Memphis, TN | $111,690 | 90 | $121,166 | 15% |
| Olympia, WA | $109,550 | 60 | $105,672 | 22% |
| Baltimore, MD | $108,820 | 420 | $104,147 | 21% |
| Madison, WI | $107,860 | 110 | $110,868 | 20% |
| Bridgeport, CT | $107,680 | 50 | $100,764 | 32% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,820 | 920 | $103,185 | 22% |
| Fayetteville, AR | $105,720 | – | $115,727 | 18% |
| Tampa, FL | $105,670 | 110 | $104,738 | 23% |
| Seattle, WA | $105,650 | 2,560 | $95,066 | 26% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,200 | 90 | $104,282 | 22% |
| Houston, TX | $104,330 | 400 | $105,780 | 19% |
| Buffalo, NY | $104,240 | – | $108,760 | 17% |
| Dallas, TX | $104,090 | 430 | $100,970 | 19% |
| Denver, CO | $104,060 | 510 | $98,372 | 22% |
| Durham, NC | $103,290 | 600 | $105,860 | 19% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $103,260 | 70 | $106,523 | 18% |
| Boston, MA | $102,320 | 1,950 | $94,508 | 35% |
| Austin, TX | $102,070 | 150 | $104,083 | 19% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $101,870 | 30 | $104,012 | 22% |
| Cincinnati, OH | $101,500 | 250 | $106,428 | 18% |
| Little Rock, AR | $100,620 | 110 | $112,596 | 15% |
| Hartford, CT | $98,450 | 250 | $95,819 | 24% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $97,470 | 40 | $102,014 | 20% |
| San Antonio, TX | $95,320 | 120 | $100,638 | 18% |
| Providence, RI | $94,490 | 60 | $92,844 | 28% |
| State College, PA | $93,830 | 30 | $96,970 | 25% |
| Portland, OR | $93,620 | 390 | $88,806 | 23% |
| Salem, OR | $93,620 | 220 | $90,324 | 21% |
| Kennewick, WA | $92,230 | 30 | $92,157 | 22% |
| Lincoln, NE | $91,560 | 40 | $99,977 | 17% |
| Worcester, MA | $91,210 | 140 | $88,965 | 28% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $90,670 | 30 | $90,033 | 23% |
| Nashville, TN | $89,130 | 320 | $92,518 | 24% |
| Allentown, PA | $88,710 | 70 | $88,738 | 25% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $87,930 | 270 | $87,173 | 22% |
| Riverside, CA | $86,430 | 140 | $81,199 | 35% |
| Spokane, WA | $86,230 | 50 | $85,933 | 21% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $85,860 | 300 | $83,104 | 24% |
| Lancaster, PA | $85,850 | 30 | $87,373 | 22% |
| Burlington, VT | $84,700 | – | $83,904 | 37% |
| Lansing, MI | $84,610 | 120 | $89,072 | 18% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $84,570 | 130 | $88,374 | 22% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $82,990 | 40 | $91,795 | 20% |
| Richmond, VA | $81,620 | 160 | $83,407 | 25% |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,950 | – | $85,132 | 21% |
| Tucson, AZ | $80,530 | 60 | $83,110 | 22% |
| Birmingham, AL | $80,240 | 90 | $87,556 | 21% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $79,750 | 140 | $83,468 | 22% |
| Harrisburg, PA | $78,690 | 160 | $79,767 | 23% |
| Cleveland, OH | $78,520 | 140 | $83,600 | 22% |
| Columbus, OH | $78,040 | 60 | $81,744 | 23% |
| Omaha, NE | $77,590 | 80 | $84,419 | 22% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,230 | 340 | $79,465 | 23% |
| Honolulu, HI | $73,830 | 80 | $66,537 | 49% |
| Portland, ME | $68,060 | 30 | $66,819 | 40% |
| Columbia, SC | $67,630 | 80 | $72,206 | 28% |
| Montgomery, AL | $65,720 | 50 | $73,281 | 25% |
| Jackson, MS | $63,980 | 60 | $71,849 | 28% |
| Jefferson City, MO | $59,590 | 310 | $67,735 | 20% |
| Des Moines, IA | $58,840 | – | $64,165 | 26% |
| Greenville, SC | $56,610 | 40 | $60,701 | 33% |
| Charleston, WV | $55,340 | 40 | $62,378 | 26% |
| Tallahassee, FL | $54,600 | 50 | $58,135 | 32% |
What the median statistician salary pays per paycheck
| Period | Before taxes |
|---|---|
| Year | $105,650 |
| Month | $8,804 |
| Every two weeks | $4,063 |
| Week | $2,032 |
| Hour | $50.79 |
Gross pay, 52 weeks a year, 2,080 hours. Hourly to salary calculator.
Becoming a statistician: education and job outlook
| Typical entry education | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Work experience needed | None |
| On-the-job training | None |
| Projected change in jobs, 2025–35 | +11.0% (all jobs: +3.5%) |
| Openings a year (average) | 1,900 |
| Self-employed | 1.3% |
official BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35. Openings include workers who retire or change jobs. What the work involves: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Questions about statistician pay
How much does a statistician make an hour?
The median is $50.79 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30.77 and the top 10% over $83.68.
How much does a statistician make a month?
About $8,804 a month before taxes at the median salary of $105,650, or $4,063 every two weeks.
What state pays statisticians the most?
The District of Columbia, with a median of $140,670. New York ($136,020), California ($135,960), Maryland ($132,620) and Illinois ($119,760) follow.
Where do statisticians make the most after cost of living?
The District of Columbia: its median of $140,670 is worth $127,997 at typical US prices. Maryland, New York and Kentucky come next.
How much do entry-level statisticians make?
BLS does not report pay by experience. The lowest-paid 10% of statisticians earn under $64,000 a year, and the lowest-paid quarter under $82,220, which is a reasonable guide to starting pay.
What education do you need to become a statistician?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as a master's degree. Work experience in a related job: none. On-the-job training: none.
Sources and limits
- Pay and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation 15-2041 (Statisticians). Downloaded 2026-10-24.
- OEWS counts wage and salary workers at employers, including tips and commissions but not overtime pay, bonuses that are not tied to production, or benefits. It leaves out the self-employed. BLS does not publish figures above $239,200 a year or for states and metro areas with too few workers.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (US = 100). Rents: Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026; Data Provided by Zillow Group.
- Outlook and education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Pay is not broken down by experience, employer or specialty (for example, ER or pediatric nursing); BLS does not publish those splits.