Computer and Mathematical Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Wide pay band SOC 15-2041

Statisticians

The published band from $64,000 to $174,050 is the distinctive signal for this role, not a twin of Computer and Information Research Scientists.

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Same-major-group titles next to Statisticians: Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140K) , Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($104K) , Software Developers ($136K) , Computer Network Architects ($134K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Statisticians publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 15-2041 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information
  2. 2. Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy
  3. 3. Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables
  4. 4. Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest
  5. 5. Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data
  6. 6. Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods
  7. 7. Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research
  8. 8. Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as client…
  9. 9. Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to struct…
  10. 10. Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering
  11. 11. Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability
  12. 12. Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers

Statisticians: O*NET ranks Mathematics first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 15-2041 - lead skill Mathematics at 4.9 ; lead knowledge Mathematics. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Mathematics 4.9
  2. 2. Reading Comprehension 4.0
  3. 3. Critical Thinking 4.0
  4. 4. Active Listening 3.9
  5. 5. Speaking 3.9
  6. 6. Complex Problem Solving 3.9
  7. 7. Writing 3.8
  8. 8. Active Learning 3.8

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Mathematics 4.7
  2. 2. Computers and Electronics 4.2
  3. 3. English Language 3.9
  4. 4. Education and Training 2.9
  5. 5. Administration and Management 2.8
  6. 6. Customer and Personal Service 2.5
Published pay band (10th to 90th)
$64,000 to $174,050
median $105,650 · ~2.7× spread
$106K
National median
↑ +9%
Growth 2024-2034
2,000
Annual openings
29,030
Estimated US jobs
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Highest-pay peer · $140K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education Master's degree

Top Paying States for Statisticians

1. California $135,960
2. New Jersey $118,280
3. Maryland $132,620
4. Kentucky $112,520
5. Virginia $114,920
6. District of Columbia $140,670
7. Georgia $115,150
8. New York $136,020
9. North Carolina $115,690
10. Illinois $119,760

Other Computer and Mathematical Occupations titles

  1. 1. Software Developers $135,980
  2. 2. Computer Network Architects $134,050
  3. 3. Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $104,300
  4. 4. Actuaries $130,000
  5. 5. Computer and Information Research Scientists $140,300
  6. 6. Information Security Analysts $129,180

The OEWS band for Statisticians runs from $64,000 (10th) to $174,050 (90th), about 2.7× wide, with median $105,650. That spread, not the midpoint alone, is the distinctive published fact.

Employment Projections expect +9% change between 2024 and 2034 (much faster than average vs baseline 3.1%). About 2,000 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns Master's degree as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: California at $135,960. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Computer and Information Research Scientists at $140,300. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Statisticians pay-rank #11 in Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Statisticians sits at pay-rank #11 of 21 detailed Computer and Mathematical Occupations, the middle third of the major-group median table. ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.

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Full Salary Details Compare this role

Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

The 10th-to-90th percentile spread for Statisticians is unusually wide, so the state map and peer comparison carry more signal than the median alone.

Statisticians salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 15-2041

California · top state for Statisticians

$136K published median

New Jersey · #2 state pay

$118K · behind California

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Highest-pay peer vs Statisticians · $140K

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Lower-pay peer beside Statisticians · $104K

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What percentile bands reveal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Statisticians mid-table among Computer and Mathematical Occupations? ▼
Yes: pay-rank #11 of 21 detailed Computer and Mathematical Occupations, the middle third. Mid-table neighbors: Computer Systems Analysts ($106K), Database Administrators ($105K), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($104K), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($104K). ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.
What do statisticians do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Statisticians. Leading ones include: 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. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for statisticians? ▼
For SOC 15-2041, O*NET importance scores lead with Mathematics (4.9), Reading Comprehension (4.0), Critical Thinking (4.0), Active Listening (3.9). Knowledge areas emphasize Mathematics, Computers and Electronics, English Language. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
How wide is the published pay band for Statisticians? ▼
OEWS places the 10th percentile at $64,000 and the 90th at $174,050 for Statisticians (2.7× spread). The national median is $105,650. OEWS does not isolate experience, employer, or geography as the cause of that spread.
What employment change does BLS publish for Statisticians? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Statisticians is +9%. Projected annual openings: about 2,000. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: much faster than average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Statisticians? ▼
BLS assigns Master's degree as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Statisticians. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Statisticians? ▼
California ($135,960), New Jersey ($118,280), Maryland ($132,620) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Statisticians card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 15-2041. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Statisticians. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics