Statistician Salary in New York (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$136,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$65.39
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+29% vs US median
US median $105,650
State Rank
#2 of 45
1,220 employed here

How much does a Statistician make in New York?

Statisticians in New York take home a median of $136,020 annually — roughly $65.39 an hour — which runs 29% above the national median of $105,650.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $76,250 while the top 10% make $208,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $97,820 and $174,350 a year.

Statistician salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$76,250$36.66
25th percentile (early career)$97,820$47.03
50th percentile (median)$136,020$65.39
75th percentile (experienced)$174,350$83.82
90th percentile (top earners)$208,700$100.34

How New York compares

New York ranks 2nd 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 New York

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 New York pay ($136,020) 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 New York?
The median Statistician salary in New York is $136,020 per year, or about $65.39 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $76,250 at the entry level to $208,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Statisticians about 29% more than the national median of $105,650. New York ranks 2nd out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Statisticians?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $136,020 a year. About 1,220 Statisticians are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.