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Statistician

Average base salary, Arizona
$101,000 / year
$8,400 per month · $48.56 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Arizona · median $82,500
25th percentile
$73,500
Average
$101,000
75th percentile
$132,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, 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.
Statistician 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

Statistician is a professional role 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 Statisticians do

Typical education: Master's Degree

  • Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  • Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
  • Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.

Top skills: Mathematics Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Speaking Complex Problem Solving Active Listening

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Statistician salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

9,440 workers

$133,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

7,400 workers

$118,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

4,730 workers

$138,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

3,950 workers

$85,000

Educational Services

3,740 workers

$92,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

2,440 workers

$108,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

1,390 workers

$129,000

Finance and Insurance

1,310 workers

$114,500

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

Statistician pays 1% below the average across 21 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $121,000).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Statistician make?

The average base salary for a Statistician 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 $121,000 across 21 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
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