Statisticians Salary by State
The national median pay for statisticians is $105,650 a year. By state, it ranges from $64,670 in Mississippi to $140,670 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $64,000
- 25th percentile
- $82,220
- Median
- $105,650
- 75th percentile
- $141,490
- Top 10%
- $174,050
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 29,030 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $140,670 | +33% | $80,980 | $185,220 | 550 |
| 2 | New York | $136,020 | +29% | $76,250 | $208,700 | 1,220 |
| 3 | California | $135,960 | +29% | $69,890 | $205,210 | 2,480 |
| 4 | Maryland | $132,620 | +26% | $84,640 | $170,980 | 2,730 |
| 5 | Illinois | $119,760 | +13% | $80,530 | $167,740 | 480 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $118,280 | +12% | $69,490 | $180,790 | 880 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $115,690 | +10% | $76,930 | $174,360 | 1,200 |
| 8 | Georgia | $115,150 | +9% | $70,750 | $170,700 | 460 |
| 9 | Virginia | $114,920 | +9% | $59,340 | $178,400 | 720 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $112,520 | +7% | $73,710 | $147,250 | 80 |
| 11 | Kansas | $111,780 | +6% | $87,320 | $171,450 | 80 |
| 12 | Colorado | $109,660 | +4% | $72,630 | $157,350 | 780 |
| 13 | Delaware | $109,570 | +4% | $74,570 | $176,650 | 70 |
| 14 | Indiana | $109,300 | +3% | $40,340 | $180,010 | 230 |
| 15 | Florida | $108,040 | +2% | $54,600 | $189,530 | 550 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $107,150 | +1% | $78,820 | $138,900 | 250 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $105,720 | 0% | $64,080 | $161,920 | 570 |
| 18 | Washington | $105,650 | 0% | $81,250 | $166,760 | 2,960 |
| 19 | Texas | $102,960 | −3% | $59,900 | $161,620 | 1,390 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $102,860 | −3% | $75,790 | $176,860 | 490 |
| 21 | Michigan | $102,710 | −3% | $56,650 | $213,610 | 570 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $102,620 | −3% | $67,120 | $134,490 | 40 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $98,230 | −7% | $67,010 | $155,370 | 530 |
| 24 | Ohio | $98,190 | −7% | $57,640 | $157,000 | 580 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $96,710 | −8% | $76,920 | $174,740 | 2,480 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $96,080 | −9% | $65,300 | $159,850 | 70 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $93,830 | −11% | $60,440 | $167,460 | 1,630 |
| 28 | Oregon | $93,620 | −11% | $54,580 | $131,230 | 600 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $89,540 | −15% | $64,500 | $145,540 | 50 |
| 30 | Utah | $88,610 | −16% | $62,080 | $133,590 | 300 |
| 31 | Maine | $85,680 | −19% | $59,280 | $139,240 | 80 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $84,660 | −20% | $49,680 | $141,610 | 90 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $84,330 | −20% | $52,840 | $124,520 | 230 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $83,480 | −21% | $40,890 | $120,310 | 140 |
| 35 | Vermont | $82,210 | −22% | $67,580 | $105,120 | Not published |
| 36 | Iowa | $80,150 | −24% | $43,710 | $129,110 | 250 |
| 37 | Nevada | $79,750 | −25% | $59,030 | $146,950 | 50 |
| 38 | Arizona | $79,640 | −25% | $56,160 | $157,080 | 440 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $76,780 | −27% | $58,290 | $126,230 | 90 |
| 40 | Alabama | $76,400 | −28% | $51,490 | $122,570 | 200 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $76,400 | −28% | $48,490 | $124,650 | 70 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $75,890 | −28% | $60,150 | $115,920 | 40 |
| 43 | Missouri | $66,330 | −37% | $46,450 | $118,850 | 680 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $65,450 | −38% | $32,670 | $158,810 | 240 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $64,670 | −39% | $38,310 | $109,180 | 80 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Statisticians salary questions
Which state pays statisticians the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $140,670 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $105,650). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays statisticians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $64,670 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most statisticians work?
Washington has the most jobs, about 2,960, with a median of $105,650.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.