How much does a statistician make?
The median statistician in the United States earns $105,650 per year, about $50.79 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all statisticians earn more, and half earn less.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. SOC code 15-2041.
Statistician salary range
Pay for statisticians spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $64,000 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $174,050. The average (mean) wage of $115,700 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,000 | $30.77 | Lowest paid |
| 25th percentile | $82,220 | $39.53 | |
| Median (50th) | $105,650 | $50.79 | Midpoint |
| 75th percentile | $141,490 | $68.03 | |
| 90th percentile | $174,050 | $83.68 | Highest paid |
Figures are national wage estimates for statisticians (SOC 15-2041), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Statistician salary by state
Where you work changes the paycheck. Statisticians earn the most in District of Columbia at $140,670 a year, and the least in Mississippi at $64,670. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.
| State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $140,670 | 550 |
| New York | $136,020 | 1,220 |
| California | $135,960 | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $132,620 | 2,730 |
| Illinois | $119,760 | 480 |
| New Jersey | $118,280 | 880 |
| North Carolina | $115,690 | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $115,150 | 460 |
| Virginia | $114,920 | 720 |
| Kentucky | $112,520 | 80 |
| Kansas | $111,780 | 80 |
| Colorado | $109,660 | 780 |
| Delaware | $109,570 | 70 |
| Indiana | $109,300 | 230 |
| Florida | $108,040 | 550 |
| Wisconsin | $107,150 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $105,720 | 570 |
| Washington | $105,650 | 2,960 |
| Texas | $102,960 | 1,390 |
| Connecticut | $102,860 | 490 |
| Michigan | $102,710 | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $102,620 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $98,230 | 530 |
| Ohio | $98,190 | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $96,710 | 2,480 |
| New Hampshire | $96,080 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,830 | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $93,620 | 600 |
| Oklahoma | $89,540 | 50 |
| Utah | $88,610 | 300 |
| Maine | $85,680 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $84,660 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $84,330 | 230 |
| Nebraska | $83,480 | 140 |
| Vermont | $82,210 | N/A |
| Iowa | $80,150 | 250 |
| Nevada | $79,750 | 50 |
| Arizona | $79,640 | 440 |
| Hawaii | $76,780 | 90 |
| Alabama | $76,400 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $76,400 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $75,890 | 40 |
| Missouri | $66,330 | 680 |
| South Carolina | $65,450 | 240 |
| Mississippi | $64,670 | 80 |
State median wages for statisticians (SOC 15-2041), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2025. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.
Job outlook for statisticians
The BLS projects employment of statisticians to grow 11% from 2025 to 2035. That is much faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. That works out to roughly 31,300 jobs in 2025 moving toward 34,700 by 2035.
Across the decade, the BLS expects about 1,900 openings a year for statisticians. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).
How to become a statistician
The typical entry-level education for statisticians is a master's degree, according to the BLS.
Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.
What affects how much a statistician earns
Seniority, employer, location, and specialization matter most. Workers at large tech firms and in expensive metros like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York cluster near the top of the range.
Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (District of Columbia, $140,670) and the lowest (Mississippi, $64,670) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.
About 29,030 people work as statisticians in the United States. At $105,650 a year, the job pays above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs.
Statistician salary FAQ
How much does a statistician make an hour?
The median hourly wage for a statistician is $50.79. The middle half of statisticians earn between $39.53 and $68.03 per hour.
What is the highest statistician salary?
The highest paid 10 percent of statisticians earn more than $174,050 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.
How much does a statistician make a year?
The median annual salary for a statistician is $105,650. The average (mean) wage of $115,700 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
Is being a statistician a well paid job?
At $105,650 a year, a statistician earns above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs. About 29,030 people work as statisticians in the United States.
Which state pays statisticians the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median salary for statisticians at $140,670 a year. New York ($136,020) and California ($135,960) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2025.
Is being a statistician a good career?
Employment of statisticians is projected to grow 11% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. The BLS projects about 1,900 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.
Do you need a degree to become a statistician?
The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for statisticians as a master's degree, so a college degree is usually expected.
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