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Biostatistician

Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Delaware
$125,000 / year
$10,400 per month · $60.10 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Delaware · median $113,500
25th percentile
$97,000
Average
$125,000
75th percentile
$153,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Biostatistician salary by state
Alabama$82,500
Arizona$101,000
Arkansas$113,500
California$145,500
Colorado$118,500
Connecticut$117,000
Delaware$125,000
Florida$117,500
Georgia$122,500
Hawaii$88,000
Illinois$124,500
Indiana$113,000
Iowa$86,000
Kansas$122,500
Kentucky$117,500
Louisiana$83,500
Maine$96,000
Maryland$138,000
Michigan$121,500
Missouri$79,000
Nebraska$88,000
Nevada$95,000
New Jersey$131,000
New Mexico$89,000
New York$151,500
Ohio$103,500
Oklahoma$101,000
Oregon$97,000
Pennsylvania$108,000
Rhode Island$100,000
Tennessee$108,500
Texas$111,000
Utah$99,000
Vermont$89,000
Virginia$125,000
Washington$116,500
Wisconsin$112,000
About this role

Biostatistician is a professional role within the function in the Computer and Mathematical job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Biostatisticians do

Typical education: Master's Degree

  • Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
  • Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
  • Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
  • Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
  • Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.

Top skills: Mathematics Speaking Science Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Biostatistician pay by experience level
Entry level$66,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$85,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$109,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$146,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$180,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+8.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,000
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Biostatistician salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

9,440 workers

$133,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

7,400 workers

$118,000

Scientific Research and Development Services

5,080 workers

$139,500

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

4,570 workers

$139,500

Educational Services

3,740 workers

$92,000

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

3,230 workers

$91,000

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

2,390 workers

$112,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

2,250 workers

$81,000

Educational Services, Privately Owned

1,940 workers

$95,500

Hospitals

1,710 workers

$112,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Biostatistician pays 3% below the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).

Careers related to Biostatistician
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Biostatistician make?

The average base salary for a Biostatistician in the United States is $119,500 per year, or about $57.45 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $85,000 and $146,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?

The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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