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Statisticians is a notable career in the 15 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Statisticians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 15-2041 |
| title | Statisticians |
| onet code | 15-2041.00 |
| description | Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 15 |
| tot emp | 29,800 |
| a mean | 112,330 |
| a median | 103,300 |
| a pct10 | 60,390 |
| a pct25 | 79,210 |
| a pct75 | 137,610 |
| a pct90 | 170,700 |
| h mean | 54 |
| h median | 49 |
The day-to-day work of a statisticians typically centers on analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.89 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working statisticians, the most common entry qualification is a Master's Degree (61.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 86% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in New York at $150,240 and lowest in Mississippi at $59,980 — a 2.5× spread. The top five states (New York, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Hampshire, California) average $133,656. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $150,240 | $147,470 | $75,110 | $221,230 | 1,490 |
| District of Columbia | $133,680 | $132,570 | $77,520 | $176,550 | 610 |
| Maryland | $128,940 | $127,740 | $81,170 | $167,270 | 3,070 |
| New Hampshire | $127,870 | $123,280 | $69,620 | $155,180 | 50 |
| California | $127,550 | $130,530 | $60,130 | $196,850 | 2,810 |
| Delaware | $126,640 | $124,240 | $73,960 | $185,940 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $122,630 | $128,280 | $77,030 | $197,970 | 1,430 |
| Illinois | $116,860 | $121,380 | $80,970 | $168,230 | 490 |
| Indiana | $113,030 | $110,060 | $42,430 | $167,900 | 240 |
| Georgia | $108,280 | $114,320 | $71,230 | $159,270 | 550 |
| Texas | $104,380 | $110,910 | $62,760 | $162,280 | 1,210 |
| Florida | $104,160 | $116,860 | $46,490 | $208,450 | 620 |
| Kentucky | $103,400 | $107,160 | $60,010 | $150,700 | 90 |
| Virginia | $101,900 | $111,760 | $59,940 | $173,140 | 800 |
| Washington | $101,890 | $112,000 | $80,150 | $155,020 | 2,520 |
| New Jersey | $99,510 | $114,700 | $73,200 | $172,500 | 550 |
| Massachusetts | $99,230 | $108,850 | $63,590 | $167,790 | 1,990 |
| Colorado | $97,310 | $105,110 | $61,650 | $154,930 | 920 |
| Michigan | $96,780 | $104,340 | $64,210 | $148,240 | 590 |
| Connecticut | $95,680 | $100,840 | $60,010 | $144,950 | 320 |
| Oregon | $93,620 | $94,920 | $58,200 | $132,120 | 610 |
| Kansas | $93,330 | $101,930 | $72,230 | $144,790 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $91,680 | $91,650 | $75,920 | $109,540 | 50 |
| Arizona | $91,320 | $102,090 | $53,020 | $154,850 | 360 |
| Wisconsin | $88,910 | $96,200 | $70,780 | $124,660 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $88,760 | $92,460 | $56,350 | $132,550 | 800 |
| Utah | $88,060 | $96,070 | $67,240 | $150,270 | — |
| New Mexico | $86,310 | $76,930 | $49,990 | $92,750 | 360 |
| Iowa | $86,160 | $90,270 | $42,330 | $151,890 | 280 |
| Ohio | $84,130 | $91,090 | $52,380 | $140,030 | 360 |
| Alaska | $83,780 | $90,500 | $36,550 | $144,060 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,660 | $99,020 | $59,490 | $161,920 | 2,190 |
| Nebraska | $82,770 | $86,080 | $53,050 | $127,280 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $81,180 | $94,520 | $62,520 | $146,640 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $80,580 | $84,450 | $44,370 | $138,490 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $80,140 | $90,810 | $59,630 | $137,960 | 1,010 |
| Montana | $79,100 | $86,570 | $62,300 | $120,640 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $78,800 | $81,580 | $54,100 | $110,300 | 40 |
| Hawaii | $76,810 | $84,230 | $58,570 | $125,670 | 90 |
| Vermont | $73,320 | $79,450 | $57,530 | $101,000 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $72,550 | $78,310 | $47,020 | $124,090 | 60 |
| Nevada | $71,250 | $85,630 | $50,880 | $126,960 | 60 |
| Alabama | $67,490 | $76,870 | $49,260 | $112,120 | 200 |
| Maine | $66,620 | $85,590 | $48,960 | $140,180 | 60 |
| South Carolina | $65,850 | $70,160 | $31,750 | $118,960 | 310 |
| Missouri | $64,460 | $76,080 | $43,780 | $126,030 | 550 |
| Mississippi | $59,980 | $65,930 | $44,300 | $99,350 | 70 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for statisticians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Analytical Statistician or Applied Scientist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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