Virginia Median
$114,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$55.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $105,650
State Rank
#9 of 45
720 employed here
How much does a Statistician make in Virginia?
Statisticians in Virginia take home a median of $114,920 annually — roughly $55.25 an hour — which runs 9% above the national median of $105,650.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $59,340 while the top 10% make $178,400 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $87,140 and $149,230 a year.
Statistician salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,340 | $28.53 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $87,140 | $41.89 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $114,920 | $55.25 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $149,230 | $71.75 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $178,400 | $85.77 |
|
How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 9th out of 45 states and territories for Statistician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Statistician salary in other states
District of Columbia $140,670New York $136,020California $135,960Maryland $132,620Illinois $119,760New Jersey $118,280North Carolina $115,690Georgia $115,150Kentucky $112,520Kansas $111,780Colorado $109,660Delaware $109,570Indiana $109,300Florida $108,040Wisconsin $107,150Arkansas $105,720Washington $105,650Texas $102,960Connecticut $102,860Michigan $102,710Rhode Island $102,620Tennessee $98,230Ohio $98,190Massachusetts $96,710New Hampshire $96,080Pennsylvania $93,830Oregon $93,620Oklahoma $89,540Utah $88,610Maine $85,680West Virginia $84,660New Mexico $84,330Nebraska $83,480Vermont $82,210Iowa $80,150Nevada $79,750Arizona $79,640Hawaii $76,780Alabama $76,400Louisiana $76,400North Dakota $75,890Missouri $66,330South Carolina $65,450Mississippi $64,670
Working as a Statistician in Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($114,920) 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 Virginia?
The median Statistician salary in Virginia is $114,920 per year, or about $55.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $59,340 at the entry level to $178,400 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Statisticians about 9% more than the national median of $105,650. Virginia ranks 9th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Statisticians?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $114,920 a year. About 720 Statisticians are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.