Statistician Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Statisticians in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$79,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-25% vs US median
US median $105,650
State Rank
#38 of 45
440 employed here

How much does a Statistician make in Arizona?

Statisticians in Arizona take home a median of $79,640 annually — roughly $38.29 an hour — which runs 25% below the national median of $105,650.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $56,160 while the top 10% make $157,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $70,990 and $128,090 a year.

Statistician salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,160$27.00
25th percentile (early career)$70,990$34.13
50th percentile (median)$79,640$38.29
75th percentile (experienced)$128,090$61.58
90th percentile (top earners)$157,080$75.52

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 38th out of 45 states and territories for Statistician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$140,670
2New York$136,020
3California$135,960
4Maryland$132,620
5Illinois$119,760

Working as a Statistician in Arizona

Nationally, about 29,000 people work as Statisticians in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($79,640) 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 Statistician make in Arizona?
The median Statistician salary in Arizona is $79,640 per year, or about $38.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,160 at the entry level to $157,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Statisticians about 25% less than the national median of $105,650. Arizona ranks 38th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Statisticians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $79,640 a year. About 440 Statisticians are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), 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.