Median Salary
$105,650
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$50.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$174,050
entry level starts ~$64,000
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 29,000 employed
How much does a Statistician make?
The median pay for a Statistician in the United States is $105,650 per year — about $50.79 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $64,000, while the most experienced Statisticians in the top 10% earn $174,050.
That is $44,260 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Statistician salary range by percentile
Half of all Statisticians earn between $82,220 and $141,490 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,000 | $30.77 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $82,220 | $39.53 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $105,650 | $50.79 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $141,490 | $68.02 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $174,050 | $83.68 |
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Highest-paying states for Statistician
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Statistician pay at $140,670 a year, followed by New York ($136,020) and California ($135,960). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $64,670 — a gap of $76,000 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Statistician salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 45 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $140,670New York $136,020California $135,960Maryland $132,620Illinois $119,760New Jersey $118,280North Carolina $115,690Georgia $115,150Virginia $114,920Kentucky $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
Workforce and education
About 29,000 people work as Statisticians in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $115,700 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Statistician make in the United States?
The median Statistician salary in the United States is $105,650 per year, or about $50.79 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $64,000, while the top 10% of earners make $174,050 or more.
How does Statistician pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Statistician median of $105,650 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Statisticians the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Statisticians, with a median salary of $140,670 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Statistician?
Becoming a Statistician typically requires around 6 years of college. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
How many Statisticians work in the United States?
About 29,000 people were employed as Statisticians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.