The average salary for a statistician in the United States is $109,190, but the range typically falls between $78,140 and $134,950. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $52.5, with a range between $37.57 and $64.88.
There are approximately 29,950 people employed as a statistician in the United States. With Maryland, Washington, California employing the highest number of statisticians.The state with the best pay for a statistician is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $127,280, while New Mexico has the lowest average annual salary of $65,210.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $58,690 | $28.22 |
| 25th Percentile | $78,140 | $37.57 |
| Median | $104,110 | $50.05 |
| 75th Percentile | $134,950 | $64.88 |
| 90th Percentile | $163,360 | $78.54 |
The salary of a statistician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a statistician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for statisticians are District of Columbia, California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York while the worst states are New Mexico, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Hawaii.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,990 | $77,300 | $111,780 |
| Alaska | $59,840 | $101,730 | $146,370 |
| Arizona | $49,070 | $94,080 | $136,150 |
| California | $48,040 | $129,290 | $198,220 |
| Colorado | $63,250 | $101,090 | $143,350 |
| Connecticut | $83,200 | $122,420 | $187,490 |
| Delaware | $76,680 | $121,550 | $178,410 |
| District of Columbia | $76,470 | $127,280 | $167,650 |
| Florida | $40,830 | $87,310 | $142,790 |
| Georgia | $77,390 | $114,330 | $159,760 |
| Hawaii | $35,840 | $72,700 | $113,730 |
| Idaho | $56,640 | $95,510 | $146,240 |
| Illinois | $77,890 | $117,170 | $172,080 |
| Indiana | $59,010 | $105,440 | $155,290 |
| Iowa | $48,320 | $87,610 | $147,800 |
| Kansas | $73,810 | $103,530 | $137,840 |
| Kentucky | $45,580 | $100,220 | $143,540 |
| Louisiana | $38,330 | $75,890 | $119,340 |
| Maine | $44,800 | $89,610 | $135,960 |
| Maryland | $81,440 | $127,170 | $167,650 |
| Massachusetts | $63,630 | $105,360 | $162,230 |
| Michigan | $62,970 | $108,720 | $164,860 |
| Minnesota | $58,100 | $95,980 | $138,060 |
| Mississippi | $42,290 | $60,860 | $89,860 |
| Missouri | $41,400 | $74,870 | $126,960 |
| Montana | $54,730 | $83,670 | $114,900 |
| Nebraska | $55,870 | $85,010 | $117,880 |
| Nevada | $40,930 | $75,600 | $122,950 |
| New Hampshire | $62,320 | $108,580 | $161,510 |
| New Jersey | $72,610 | $122,370 | $173,900 |
| New Mexico | $41,350 | $65,210 | $96,620 |
| New York | $67,790 | $140,860 | $214,430 |
| North Carolina | $71,440 | $119,280 | $172,170 |
| North Dakota | $53,060 | $75,670 | $98,090 |
| Ohio | $51,380 | $88,410 | $128,500 |
| Oklahoma | $55,940 | $84,000 | $124,760 |
| Oregon | $60,220 | $87,650 | $112,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,770 | $96,810 | $160,080 |
| Rhode Island | $75,820 | $91,120 | $127,010 |
| South Carolina | $48,020 | $77,230 | $118,000 |
| Tennessee | $54,910 | $89,630 | $142,130 |
| Texas | $62,960 | $103,330 | $157,230 |
| Utah | $52,650 | $88,450 | $126,850 |
| Vermont | $56,410 | $74,360 | $97,590 |
| Virginia | $60,800 | $109,980 | $163,240 |
| Washington | $78,800 | $116,630 | $148,620 |
| West Virginia | $39,500 | $77,080 | $130,670 |
| Wisconsin | $43,210 | $92,070 | $128,530 |
| Wyoming | $57,570 | $107,080 | $139,650 |
Even between cities, the salary of a statistician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for statisticians is Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area, CT with an average salary of $171,580.The city with the lowest average salary for statisticians is Tallahassee, FL with an average salary of $46,740.
Areas with highest average salaries for statisticians
Areas with lowest average salaries for statisticians
The number of statisticians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of statisticians has decreased by -8,910. On average, the number of statisticians has been increasing by -5.7% each year. The salary of statisticians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of statisticians has increased by $12,020. On average, the salary of statisticians has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
Statisticians are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for statisticians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
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