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Statistical analyst salary

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Susan Barton

Average statistical analyst salary

$69,356

$33.34 hourly rate

Entry-level statistical analyst salary
$50,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Statistical Analyst Salaries

Statistical Analysts play a crucial role in interpreting complex data to aid organizations in decision-making. As of October 2025, the average salary for a Statistical Analyst is $69,356 annually, equating to about $33 per hour. Salaries can vary based on several factors:

  • Experience Level: Entry-level positions may start around $50,000, while experienced analysts can earn over $90,000.
  • Geographic Location: States like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to cost of living and demand.
  • Industry: Analysts in finance or technology sectors typically command higher wages compared to those in academia or non-profits.

Further, opportunities for advancement are abundant. With experience, analysts can transition into roles such as Data Scientists or Data Managers, potentially increasing their earning potential significantly. Understanding these dynamics is essential for those considering a career in this field.

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Where can a Statistical Analyst earn more?

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Columbus, OH$94,697
Denver, CO$64,284
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Genentech$105,695
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Statistical analyst salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level statistical analyst$43,500$20.92
Mid-level statistical analyst$73,500$35.33
Senior-level statistical analyst$120,000$57.87

Statistical analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Payscale, the average salary for a statistical analyst typically falls between $68,643 and $74,674.
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$69,356yearly
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$70,000yearly
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$68,643yearly
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$73,750yearly
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$74,674yearly

Average statistical analyst salary by state

The highest-paying states for statistical analysts are New Jersey, Delaware, and Washington. The lowest average statistical analyst salary states are Florida, Missouri, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for statistical analysts

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$93,718$45.06
2New Jersey$94,789$45.57
3District of Columbia$88,145$42.38
4New York$81,544$39.20
5Rhode Island$75,888$36.48
6Washington$91,816$44.14
7Virginia$76,213$36.64
8North Carolina$76,300$36.68
9Minnesota$77,368$37.20
10Maryland$78,485$37.73
11Connecticut$76,654$36.85
12Massachusetts$74,163$35.66
13California$80,341$38.63
14Pennsylvania$71,152$34.21
15Illinois$70,602$33.94
16Texas$69,503$33.41
17Ohio$67,421$32.41
18Wisconsin$70,359$33.83
19Georgia$68,712$33.03
20Maine$73,643$35.41
21Vermont$68,990$33.17
22Alabama$68,109$32.74
23Alaska$70,835$34.06
24Tennessee$67,173$32.29
25Arkansas$66,713$32.07
26Michigan$66,269$31.86
27Oregon$66,141$31.80
28Montana$66,869$32.15
29Nevada$65,197$31.34
30Colorado$64,264$30.90
31North Dakota$63,067$30.32
32Arizona$63,283$30.42
33Kansas$65,613$31.54
34South Dakota$64,324$30.93
35Indiana$63,730$30.64
36Kentucky$64,230$30.88
37Louisiana$65,756$31.61
38New Hampshire$64,035$30.79
39Utah$59,675$28.69
40Idaho$62,804$30.19
41Hawaii$56,240$27.04
42New Mexico$62,509$30.05
43Iowa$61,931$29.77
44Wyoming$58,142$27.95
45Florida$58,010$27.89
46South Carolina$62,555$30.07
47Nebraska$53,610$25.77
48Missouri$57,203$27.50
49West Virginia$58,247$28.00
50Oklahoma$52,342$25.16
51Mississippi$47,713$22.94

Highest paying cities for statistical analysts

The highest-paying cities for statistical analysts are Bridgewater, NJ, Wilmington, DE, and Redmond, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Bridgewater, NJ$94,697$45.53
2Wilmington, DE$93,873$45.13
3Redmond, WA$92,653$44.54
4Washington, DC$88,146$42.38
5San Francisco, CA$88,097$42.35
6Harrison, NY$81,734$39.30
7Columbia, MD$78,533$37.76
8Arlington, VA$77,207$37.12
9New London, CT$77,012$37.02
10Boston, MA$74,241$35.69
11Philadelphia, PA$71,798$34.52
12North Chicago, IL$71,047$34.16
13San Antonio, TX$70,333$33.81
14Alpharetta, GA$68,824$33.09
15Reynoldsburg, OH$67,082$32.25
16Memphis, TN$66,574$32.01
17Bentonville, AR$66,470$31.96
18Ann Arbor, MI$66,118$31.79
19Las Vegas, NV$64,472$31.00
20Denver, CO$64,284$30.91

Statistical analyst salary details

A statistical analyst's salary ranges from $50,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $94,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average statistical analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a statistical analyst's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$94,000$7,833$45
75th Percentile$81,000$6,750$39
Average$69,356$5,780$33
25th Percentile$58,000$4,833$28
10th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24

Highest paying statistical analyst jobs

The highest paying types of statistical analysts are senior technical business analyst, staff analyst, and senior analyst.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Business & Data Analyst$75,461$6,288$36.28188,716
Data Analyst Internship$38,752$3,229$18.63135,614
Program Analyst$75,039$6,253$36.08156,716
Process Analyst$73,233$6,103$35.21123,238
Project Analyst$71,174$5,931$34.22207,513
Technical Business Analyst$81,757$6,813$39.31203,686

How would you rate the starting salaries for statistical analysts, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Susan Barton

Professor of Mathematics, Brigham Young University -- Hawaii

With a bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, the starting salary and various types of career prospects are very good.

With more advanced degrees in mathematics, the starting salary is even better. In the 2019 USA Today/Wall 24/7 report for top careers, for both salary and job satisfaction, six of the top 10 are closely related to mathematics and applied mathematics (#2 Mathematician, #3 University Professor, #5 Statistician, #7 Data Scientist, #9 Operations Research Analyst --uses math to help companies solve problems and operate more efficiently, and #10 Actuary). Each of these careers has a predicted growth rate that exceeds 22% through 2026.
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Once hired, salary increases and advances in one's career have a lot to do with demonstrating ability, talent, dependability, successfully taking on new assignments, and fitting a need within the company. You need to show you are a valuable asset to your employer throughout your career.

Top companies hiring statistical analysts now:

  1. Genentech jobs (17)
  2. Eli Lilly and Company jobs (12)
  3. AbbVie jobs (27)
  4. Grainger jobs (22)
  5. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (15)

Which companies pay statistical analysts the most?

Statistical analyst salaries at Genentech and Bed Bath & Beyond are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average statistical analyst salary at companies like eBay and Eli Lilly and Company are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Genentech$105,695$50.81
2Bed Bath & Beyond$101,068$48.59
3eBay$99,279$47.73
4Eli Lilly and Company$99,239$47.71
5Novartis$98,978$47.59
6AbbVie$98,848$47.52
7Abbott$97,141$46.70
8Bayer$96,984$46.63
9Booz Allen Hamilton$92,149$44.30
10Ford Motor$91,076$43.79
11Amylin Pharmaceuticals$90,945$43.72
12ARPC$90,095$43.31
13Charles Schwab$89,535$43.05
14Arch Capital Group$89,166$42.87
15Grainger$87,555$42.09
16JPMorgan Chase & Co.$87,032$41.84
17Tech Data$86,313$41.50
18Kidaptive$83,785$40.28
19Progress Rail$83,719$40.25
20Sutter Health$83,581$40.18

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$69,000$68,200$67,400$66,600$65,800$65,000
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Statistical Analyst salary by industry

The average statistical analyst salary varies across industries:

  • The average statistical analyst salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $86,666, the highest of any industry.
  • The average statistical analyst salary in the finance industry is $78,011.
  • Statistical analysts in the technology industry earn an average salary of $73,990, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for statistical analysts

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Pharmaceutical$86,666$41.67
2Finance$78,011$37.51
3Retail$75,302$36.20
4Health Care$74,760$35.94
5Transportation$74,410$35.77
6Technology$73,990$35.57

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Statistical analyst salary trends

The average statistical analyst salary has risen by $5,860 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average statistical analyst earned $63,496 annually, but today, they earn $69,356 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for statistical analysts over the last decade.

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Average statistical analyst salary over time

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Statistical analyst salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$69,400$33.34+3.1%
2024$67,200$32.32+1.1%
2023$66,500$31.98-0.2%
2022$66,600$32.04+1.1%
2021$65,900$31.70+0.7%

Recently added statistical analyst salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
University of PennsylvaniaJunior Statistical Analyst (Department of Family Medicine and Community Health)Noma, FL06/30/2025$44,641
GrailStaff Statistical Analyst #4305Menlo Park, CA06/28/2025$163,000
State of ArizonaStatistical AnalystPhoenix, AZ05/24/2025$69,173
Arizona Department of AdministrationStatistical AnalystPhoenix, AZ05/23/2025$69,173
Pacira PharmaceuticalsStatistical Analyst-BiostatisticsIone, CA05/19/2025$85,600
American Heart AssociationStatistical AnalystDallas, TX05/15/2025$75,000
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.Statistical Analyst or Enterprise Data SpecialistSchaumburg, IL04/23/2025$98,300
Excellus Health PlanHealthcare Statistical Analyst I/II/III/IVRochester, NY03/30/2025$60,410
University of PennsylvaniaStatistical Analyst A/B (Department of General Internal Medicine)Philadelphia, PA03/22/2025$51,824
Abbott LaboratoriesStatistical AnalystSanta Clara, CA03/15/2025$79,500

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