California Median
$82,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.70
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+64% vs US median
US median $50,330
State Rank
#1 of 25
110 employed here
How much does a Statistical Assistant make in California?
Statistical Assistants in California take home a median of $82,580 annually — roughly $39.70 an hour — which runs 64% above the national median of $50,330.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $52,700 while the top 10% make $105,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,290 and $100,340 a year.
Statistical Assistant salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $52,700 | $25.34 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,290 | $30.91 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $82,580 | $39.70 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $100,340 | $48.24 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $105,720 | $50.83 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 25 states and territories for Statistical Assistant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Statistical Assistant salary in other states
Connecticut $76,140Massachusetts $70,470New Jersey $69,480Washington $63,660Illinois $63,410Maryland $59,690Nebraska $59,620South Carolina $58,970Missouri $58,610Minnesota $58,580Florida $57,200Arizona $56,900Wisconsin $53,400Michigan $49,660Pennsylvania $48,740Maine $48,050Ohio $47,980Tennessee $47,780Indiana $46,860New York $46,520Oklahoma $46,010Kentucky $45,660Texas $43,590Hawaii $40,240
Working as a Statistical Assistant in California
Nationally, about 5,000 people work as Statistical Assistants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($82,580) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Statistical Assistant make in California?
The median Statistical Assistant salary in California is $82,580 per year, or about $39.70 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,700 at the entry level to $105,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Statistical Assistants about 64% more than the national median of $50,330. California ranks 1st out of 25 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Statistical Assistants?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $82,580 a year. About 110 Statistical Assistants are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.