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As an Associate Director of Biostatistics, you will oversee statistical methodologies and data analysis in clinical research. The average salary for this role is approximately $140,422 per year, with hourly rates around $68. Compensation can vary significantly based on experience level, location, and the specific industry, such as pharmaceuticals or healthcare.
Professionals with more experience typically command higher salaries. For instance, entry-level positions may start at around $100,000, while seasoned directors can earn upwards of $180,000.
According to recent data, states like California and New York offer the highest salaries for this position. Major cities such as San Francisco and New York City are known for lucrative opportunities. To explore job listings and further your career in biostatistics, check out the latest openings on Zippia.
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The average associate director of biostatistics salary in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average associate director of biostatistics salary states are South Dakota, Nebraska, and Colorado.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $144,787 | $69.61 |
| 2 | Vermont | $145,622 | $70.01 |
| 3 | Maine | $147,452 | $70.89 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $146,244 | $70.31 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $140,159 | $67.38 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $145,599 | $70.00 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $143,113 | $68.80 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $135,646 | $65.21 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $141,364 | $67.96 |
| 10 | Mississippi | $133,624 | $64.24 |
| 11 | New York | $141,845 | $68.19 |
| 12 | Alabama | $133,300 | $64.09 |
| 13 | Delaware | $139,704 | $67.17 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $136,254 | $65.51 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $135,088 | $64.95 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $138,412 | $66.54 |
| 17 | Nevada | $136,270 | $65.51 |
| 18 | Ohio | $136,397 | $65.58 |
| 19 | Michigan | $137,028 | $65.88 |
| 20 | Maryland | $138,774 | $66.72 |
| 21 | California | $136,386 | $65.57 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $134,585 | $64.70 |
| 23 | Arizona | $134,416 | $64.62 |
| 24 | Texas | $134,570 | $64.70 |
| 25 | Alaska | $138,061 | $66.38 |
| 26 | Illinois | $134,194 | $64.52 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $129,634 | $62.32 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $134,273 | $64.55 |
| 29 | Indiana | $134,321 | $64.58 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $133,652 | $64.26 |
| 31 | Oregon | $133,675 | $64.27 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $130,941 | $62.95 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $133,431 | $64.15 |
| 34 | Florida | $134,823 | $64.82 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $132,501 | $63.70 |
| 36 | Georgia | $133,321 | $64.10 |
| 37 | Virginia | $137,387 | $66.05 |
| 38 | Washington | $131,418 | $63.18 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $133,165 | $64.02 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $130,850 | $62.91 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $127,634 | $61.36 |
| 42 | Idaho | $130,358 | $62.67 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $126,592 | $60.86 |
| 44 | Iowa | $131,006 | $62.98 |
| 45 | Utah | $129,827 | $62.42 |
| 46 | Kansas | $128,626 | $61.84 |
| 47 | Montana | $126,676 | $60.90 |
| 48 | Missouri | $129,969 | $62.49 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $127,633 | $61.36 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $115,869 | $55.71 |
| 51 | Colorado | $127,324 | $61.21 |
The highest-paying cities for associate directors of biostatistics are Portland, ME, Boston, MA, and Hartford, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, ME | $148,460 | $71.38 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $146,580 | $70.47 |
| 3 | Hartford, CT | $144,537 | $69.49 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $142,350 | $68.44 |
| 5 | Jersey City, NJ | $142,308 | $68.42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $140,917 | $67.75 |
| 7 | Wilmington, DE | $140,424 | $67.51 |
| 8 | San Francisco, CA | $139,616 | $67.12 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $139,360 | $67.00 |
| 10 | Cleveland, OH | $138,176 | $66.43 |
| 11 | Charlottesville, VA | $137,260 | $65.99 |
| 12 | Orlando, FL | $136,275 | $65.52 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $136,034 | $65.40 |
| 14 | Durham, NC | $135,884 | $65.33 |
| 15 | Phoenix, AZ | $134,897 | $64.85 |
| 16 | Chicago, IL | $134,874 | $64.84 |
| 17 | Portland, OR | $133,283 | $64.08 |
| 18 | Seattle, WA | $131,774 | $63.35 |
| 19 | Oklahoma City, OK | $129,890 | $62.45 |
| 20 | Overland Park, KS | $129,337 | $62.18 |
An associate director of biostatistics's salary ranges from $99,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $198,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $198,000 | $16,500 | $95 |
| 75th Percentile | $168,000 | $14,000 | $81 |
| Average | $140,422 | $11,702 | $68 |
| 25th Percentile | $116,000 | $9,667 | $56 |
| 10th Percentile | $99,000 | $8,250 | $48 |
The highest paying types of associate directors of biostatistics are chief of staff, principal statistical scientist, and biostatistician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Of Staff | $130,835 | $10,903 | $62.90 | 124,272 |
| Biostatistician | $85,645 | $7,137 | $41.18 | 17,972 |
Top companies hiring associate directors of biostatistics now:
Associate director of biostatistics salaries at Biogen and AstraZeneca are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average associate director of biostatistics salary at companies like Exelixis and Alexion Pharmaceuticals are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biogen | $169,407 | $81.45 |
| 2 | AstraZeneca | $160,851 | $77.33 |
| 3 | Exelixis | $159,357 | $76.61 |
| 4 | Alexion Pharmaceuticals | $158,742 | $76.32 |
| 5 | Sarepta Therapeutics | $158,219 | $76.07 |
| 6 | PTC Therapeutics | $153,456 | $73.78 |
| 7 | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals | $151,464 | $72.82 |
| 8 | Novartis | $151,137 | $72.66 |
| 9 | Sanofi US | $150,897 | $72.55 |
| 10 | bluebird bio | $149,365 | $71.81 |
| 11 | Daiichi Sankyo | $148,964 | $71.62 |
| 12 | Eisai | $147,030 | $70.69 |
| 13 | Bristol-Myers Squibb | $146,912 | $70.63 |
| 14 | Cytel | $146,604 | $70.48 |
| 15 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. | $145,841 | $70.12 |
| 16 | Sunovion Pharmaceuticals | $145,026 | $69.72 |
| 17 | Incyte | $143,898 | $69.18 |
| 18 | Amgen | $143,029 | $68.76 |
| 19 | Moderna | $142,774 | $68.64 |
| 20 | Regeneron | $141,056 | $67.82 |
The average associate director of biostatistics salary has risen by $27,987 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average associate director of biostatistics earned $112,435 annually, but today, they earn $140,422 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for associate directors of biostatistics over the last decade.
Compare associate director of biostatistics salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare associate director of biostatistics salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,000 | $67.51 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | $139,000 | $66.70 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $134,000 | $64.23 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $128,000 | $61.50 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $123,000 | $58.90 | +0.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exelixis | Associate Biostatistics Director | King of Prussia, PA | 06/30/2025 | $166,000 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals | Biostatistics Associate Director (Hybrid) | Boston, MA | 06/25/2025 | $164,800 |
| Eikon Therapeutics | Associate Director, Biostatistics | Jersey City, NJ | 06/18/2025 | $189,000 |
| Novartis AG | Associate Director Biostatistics, Advanced Methodology | East Hanover, NJ | 06/17/2025 | $145,600 |
| Pfizer | Associate Director, Biostatistics | South San Francisco, CA | 06/14/2025 | $135,100 |
| Pfizer | Associate Director, Biostatistics | Groton, CT | 06/14/2025 | $135,100 |
| Pfizer | Associate Director, Biostatistics | New York, NY | 06/12/2025 | $135,100 |
| Pfizer | Associate Director, Biostatistics | Cambridge, MA | 06/12/2025 | $135,100 |
| Pfizer | Associate Director, Biostatistics | Collegeville, PA | 06/12/2025 | $135,100 |
| Revolution Medicines, Inc. | Associate Director, Biostatistics | Redwood City, CA | 06/11/2025 | $180,000 |
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