Statisticians Salary in California
Statisticians in California earn a median of $135,960 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $135,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($105,650)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,890; the top 10% earn over $205,210. Nationally the range is $64,000 to $174,050.
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Statisticians pay in California
How much do statisticians make in California?
The median is $135,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,890 and the top 10% earn over $205,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for statisticians?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 45 (+29% vs. the national median of $105,650). Living costs are not included.