How much does a biostatistician make?

The average biostatistician salary in the United States is $85,645. Biostatistician salaries typically range between $60,000 and $120,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for biostatisticians is $41.18 per hour. Biostatistician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Biostatisticians earn the highest average salary in California.

Biostatistician salary

Q: What state pays Biostatisticians the most?

California pays Biostatisticians the most in the United States, with an average salary of $95,682 per year, or $46.00 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a biostatistician?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a biostatistician if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Alaska you should be paid close to $94,524 per year.

Q: How much do biostatisticians make?

Biostatisticians make $87,000 per year, on average ($42.17 an hour). However, there is a considerable range in how much a biostatistician can make, starting from as little as $56,000 to as much as $137,000 per year. Factors such as location and industry impact how much a biostatistician can make.

Q: How much does someone with a Ph.D. in biostatistics make?

Someone with a Ph.D. in biostatistics makes between $65,000 and $130,000 a year. The average Ph.D. in biostatistics averages $103,009 a year. This amount is significantly higher than the national average for biostatisticians at $87,000 a year. Factors such as location and industry impact just how much a biostatistician with a Ph.D. can earn.

Q: Is biostatistics a good career?

Yes, biostatistics is a good career. Not only do biostatistics jobs pay well, but they are also in high demand. A career in biostatistics is a great choice for someone who enjoys research, data analysis, statistics, and science. There are numerous career opportunities across a range of industries available to those working in biostatistics careers.

Q: Where do biostatisticians get paid the most?

Biostatisticians get paid the most in California and Washington. Depending on the city in either state, a biostatistician can make upwards of $150,000 a year. Other factors such as the company itself are also important.

Average biostatistician salary

$85,645

$41.18 hourly rate

Entry-level biostatistician salary

$60,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Biostatistician Salary

The average salary for a biostatistician is around $85,645 per year, or approximately $41 per hour. This figure reflects a growing demand for professionals skilled in statistical analysis and data interpretation within healthcare settings. Entry-level positions typically start lower, while experienced biostatisticians can earn significantly more, especially in high-demand areas.

Factors Influencing Salary

Several factors influence a biostatistician's salary:

Experience: Entry-level biostatisticians earn less than their seasoned counterparts.
Location: Salaries can vary significantly by location, with urban areas often offering higher pay.
Industry: Biostatisticians in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology may earn more than those in academia.

State-by-State Salary Breakdown

To further understand salary variations, reviewing average biostatistician salaries by state is crucial. States such as California, Massachusetts, and New York are known for offering competitive salaries, often exceeding the national average due to the concentration of healthcare and research institutions.

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Biostatistician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably, Payscale and CareerExplorer, the average salary for a biostatistician typically falls between $81,731 and $130,387.

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$85,645yearly

glassdoor[1]

$95,131yearly

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$130,387yearly

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$93,694yearly

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$95,485yearly

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$120,106yearly

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$81,731yearly

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$107,653yearly

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$95,570yearly

Average biostatistician salary by state

The average biostatistician salary in California, Alaska, and Nevada are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average biostatistician salary states are North Dakota, Iowa, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for biostatisticians

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Rhode Island	$91,839	$44.15
2	Alaska	$94,524	$45.44
3	Nevada	$92,733	$44.58
4	Pennsylvania	$90,820	$43.66
5	Connecticut	$91,775	$44.12
6	New Hampshire	$90,718	$43.61
7	Delaware	$91,078	$43.79
8	Massachusetts	$91,483	$43.98
9	California	$95,682	$46.00
10	New York	$91,558	$44.02
11	New Jersey	$91,550	$44.01
12	Maine	$88,866	$42.72
13	Vermont	$89,239	$42.90
14	West Virginia	$85,905	$41.30
15	Maryland	$90,164	$43.35
16	District of Columbia	$89,870	$43.21
17	Arizona	$90,165	$43.35
18	Virginia	$88,775	$42.68
19	North Carolina	$84,491	$40.62
20	Michigan	$86,068	$41.38
21	New Mexico	$85,390	$41.05
22	Oregon	$86,779	$41.72
23	Ohio	$85,282	$41.00
24	Washington	$85,334	$41.03
25	Texas	$85,252	$40.99
26	Utah	$81,889	$39.37
27	Idaho	$82,578	$39.70
28	Hawaii	$83,350	$40.07
29	Louisiana	$83,645	$40.21
30	Kentucky	$81,239	$39.06
31	Indiana	$81,735	$39.30
32	Wyoming	$78,492	$37.74
33	Wisconsin	$81,647	$39.25
34	Tennessee	$80,080	$38.50
35	Illinois	$81,032	$38.96
36	Arkansas	$79,529	$38.24
37	North Dakota	$78,683	$37.83
38	Alabama	$80,740	$38.82
39	South Carolina	$82,279	$39.56
40	Montana	$79,484	$38.21
41	Georgia	$80,733	$38.81
42	Mississippi	$81,187	$39.03
43	South Dakota	$77,713	$37.36
44	Colorado	$78,941	$37.95
45	Iowa	$78,549	$37.76
46	Kansas	$78,498	$37.74
47	Oklahoma	$79,654	$38.30
48	Minnesota	$79,439	$38.19
49	Missouri	$78,729	$37.85
50	Florida	$81,335	$39.10
51	Nebraska	$77,866	$37.44

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Highest paying cities for biostatisticians

The highest-paying cities for biostatisticians are San Francisco, CA, New Haven, CT, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$99,035	$47.61
2	New Haven, CT	$91,854	$44.16
3	New York, NY	$91,651	$44.06
4	Boston, MA	$91,495	$43.99
5	Philadelphia, PA	$91,353	$43.92
6	Wilmington, DE	$91,182	$43.84
7	Baltimore, MD	$90,406	$43.46
8	Tucson, AZ	$90,273	$43.40
9	Washington, DC	$89,867	$43.21
10	Portland, ME	$89,430	$43.00
11	Richmond, VA	$88,553	$42.57
12	Cleveland, OH	$87,378	$42.01
13	Detroit, MI	$86,547	$41.61
14	Portland, OR	$86,275	$41.48
15	Austin, TX	$86,182	$41.43
16	Seattle, WA	$85,857	$41.28
17	Raleigh, NC	$85,694	$41.20
18	Tampa, FL	$82,357	$39.59
19	Richmond, KY	$82,016	$39.43
20	Milwaukee, WI	$81,992	$39.42

Biostatistician salary details

A biostatistician's salary ranges from $60,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average biostatistician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a biostatistician's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$120,000	$10,000	$58
75th Percentile	$102,000	$8,500	$49
Average	$85,645	$7,137	$41
25th Percentile	$71,000	$5,917	$34
10th Percentile	$60,000	$5,000	$29

Highest paying biostatistician jobs

The highest paying types of biostatisticians are associate director of biostatistics, principal statistical scientist, and data scientist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Data Scientist	$106,104	$8,842	$51.01	106,973
Statistician	$84,726	$7,061	$40.73	17,782

Top companies hiring biostatisticians now:

Which companies pay biostatisticians the most?

Biostatistician salaries at Meta and Genentech are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average biostatistician salary at companies like Biogen and Novartis are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$139,451	$67.04
2	Genentech	$123,221	$59.24
3	Biogen	$121,433	$58.38
4	Novartis	$120,329	$57.85
5	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$120,087	$57.73
6	Boehringer Ingelheim	$119,970	$57.68
7	Nektar Therapeutics	$117,385	$56.44
8	Zoetis	$116,325	$55.93
9	Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$116,184	$55.86
10	Merck	$115,795	$55.67
11	Gilead Sciences	$114,943	$55.26
12	Sanofi Genzyme	$114,666	$55.13
13	Regeneron	$113,263	$54.45
14	Sanofi US	$112,079	$53.88
15	Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C.	$111,164	$53.44
16	Natera	$109,223	$52.51
17	Johnson & Johnson	$107,618	$51.74
18	Edwards Lifesciences	$107,222	$51.55
19	Alcon	$106,581	$51.24
20	CAMRIS International, Inc.	$106,487	$51.20

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Biostatistician salary by industry

The average biostatistician salary varies across industries:

The average biostatistician salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $102,858, the highest of any industry.
The average biostatistician salary in the finance industry is $98,007.
Biostatisticians in the education industry earn an average salary of $78,198, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for biostatisticians

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Pharmaceutical	$102,858	$49.45
2	Retail	$98,007	$47.12
3	Health Care	$88,688	$42.64
4	Education	$78,198	$37.60

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Biostatistician salary trends

The average biostatistician salary has risen by $17,070 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average biostatistician earned $68,575 annually, but today, they earn $85,645 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for biostatisticians over the last decade.

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Average biostatistician salary over time

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Biostatistician salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$85,600	$41.18	+1.2%
2024	$84,600	$40.68	+3.7%
2023	$81,500	$39.17	+4.2%
2022	$78,000	$37.51	+4.2%
2021	$74,700	$35.92	+0.5%

Recently added biostatistician salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Loyola University of Chicago Inc.	Biostatistician I	Chicago, IL	06/28/2025	$83,000
Livanova Plc	Senior Biostatistician	Houston, TX	06/27/2025	$110,000
University of North Dakota	Biostatistician	Grand Forks, ND	06/26/2025	$65,000
Vertex Pharmaceuticals	Senior Biostatistician II (Hybrid)	Boston, MA	06/25/2025	$132,200
Mount Sinai Medical Center	Biostatistician I-Center for Biostatistics-Population Health Science & Policy	New York, NY	06/25/2025	$59,895
Truvian Sciences Inc.	Biostatistician	San Diego, CA	06/25/2025	$116,000
Systimmune	Biostatistician-Bilingual (Mandarin/English) Required	Redmond, WA	06/25/2025	$80,000
Syneos Health, Inc.	Biostatistician II-SR Biostatistician (Remote NA Only)	Morrisville, NC	06/23/2025	$80,600
The University of Chicago	Senior Biostatistician	Chicago, IL	06/20/2025	$70,000
Cardiovascular Research Foundation	Senior Biostatistician	New York, NY	06/16/2025	$105,000

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