Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Rhode Island
$100,000 / year
≈ $8,350 per month · $48.08 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Rhode Island · median $106,000
25th percentile
$88,500Average
$100,00075th percentile
$108,000
$88,500Average
$100,00075th percentile
$108,000
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
District of Columbia$142,500
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
Massachusetts$118,000
Michigan$121,500
Mississippi$70,500
Missouri$79,000
Nebraska$88,000
Nevada$95,000
New Hampshire$107,000
New Jersey$131,000
New Mexico$89,000
New York$151,500
North Carolina$127,000
North Dakota$85,500
Ohio$103,500
Oklahoma$101,000
Oregon$97,000
Pennsylvania$108,000
Rhode Island$100,000
South Carolina$78,000
Tennessee$108,500
Texas$111,000
Utah$99,000
Vermont$89,000
Virginia$125,000
Washington$116,500
West Virginia$92,000
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
$133,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
7,400 workers
$118,000Scientific Research and Development Services
5,080 workers
$139,500Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
4,570 workers
$139,500Educational Services
3,740 workers
$92,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
3,230 workers
$91,000Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
2,390 workers
$112,000State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,250 workers
$81,000Educational Services, Privately Owned
1,940 workers
$95,500Hospitals
1,710 workers
$112,000National 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).
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Data Scientist$131,000
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Biologist$110,000
Operations Research Analyst$103,000
Survey Researcher$82,500
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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