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Statistical consultant salary

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Susan Barton

Average statistical consultant salary

$90,428

$43.48 hourly rate

Entry-level statistical consultant salary
$63,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary for Statistical Consultants

The average salary for a Statistical Consultant stands at approximately $90,428 annually. This figure can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific industry of employment. For instance, Statistical Consultants in the tech sector often command higher salaries due to the demand for data-driven decision-making.

Salary by Experience Level

Experience plays a significant role in salary determination. Entry-level Statistical Consultants may start at around $60,000, while those with over ten years of experience can earn upwards of $120,000. Additionally, those who specialize in areas like machine learning or biostatistics may see even greater compensation.

Top Paying States

Geographic location also impacts earning potential. States such as California and New York consistently report higher salaries for Statistical Consultants, reflecting the cost of living and demand for statistical expertise in urban areas.

Career Opportunities

As industries continue to embrace data analytics, the demand for Statistical Consultants is projected to grow. This field offers diverse career paths, making it an excellent choice for those interested in applying statistical methods to solve real-world problems.

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Statistical consultant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a statistical consultant typically falls between $78,611 and $122,996.
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$90,428yearly
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$92,888yearly
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$113,663yearly
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$78,611yearly

Average statistical consultant salary by state

The average statistical consultant salary in California, New York, and Maryland are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average statistical consultant salary states are Maine, Hawaii, and Idaho.

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Highest paying states for statistical consultants

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1California$121,609$58.47
2Vermont$98,679$47.44
3Massachusetts$100,427$48.28
4Delaware$100,212$48.18
5West Virginia$86,928$41.79
6Washington$100,923$48.52
7Kansas$97,376$46.82
8District of Columbia$100,296$48.22
9Rhode Island$92,241$44.35
10New Jersey$100,379$48.26
11New York$103,662$49.84
12Illinois$90,325$43.43
13Maryland$101,725$48.91
14North Carolina$90,675$43.59
15Arizona$91,056$43.78
16Pennsylvania$87,797$42.21
17South Dakota$81,388$39.13
18Connecticut$88,477$42.54
19Virginia$90,011$43.27
20Indiana$88,949$42.76
21Montana$84,224$40.49
22Oregon$82,134$39.49
23Georgia$85,324$41.02
24Ohio$84,658$40.70
25New Mexico$71,781$34.51
26Mississippi$70,668$33.98
27New Hampshire$81,171$39.02
28Utah$71,677$34.46
29Arkansas$77,734$37.37
30Colorado$78,883$37.92
31Minnesota$77,701$37.36
32South Carolina$64,716$31.11
33Texas$74,807$35.96
34Wisconsin$70,577$33.93
35Alabama$58,734$28.24
36Alaska$74,349$35.74
37Tennessee$71,267$34.26
38Maine$54,764$26.33
39Nevada$68,755$33.06
40Michigan$70,806$34.04
41Missouri$71,725$34.48
42Kentucky$69,036$33.19
43Florida$59,819$28.76
44Oklahoma$49,283$23.69
45Idaho$52,657$25.32
46Nebraska$65,569$31.52
47Wyoming$52,139$25.07
48North Dakota$58,984$28.36
49Louisiana$66,394$31.92
50Hawaii$52,765$25.37
51Iowa$52,591$25.28

Highest paying cities for statistical consultants

The highest-paying cities for statistical consultants are Foster City, CA, New York, NY, and Bellevue, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Foster City, CA$127,759$61.42
2New York, NY$103,823$49.91
3Bellevue, WA$101,602$48.85
4Washington, DC$100,313$48.23
5McLean, VA$91,133$43.81
6Alpharetta, GA$85,924$41.31
7Columbus, OH$84,294$40.53
8Tallahassee, FL$72,061$34.64
9Richmond, KY$69,524$33.42
10Battle Creek, MI$69,510$33.42
11Columbia, SC$65,185$31.34

Statistical consultant salary details

A statistical consultant's salary ranges from $63,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $128,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a statistical consultant's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$128,000$10,667$62
75th Percentile$108,000$9,000$52
Average$90,428$7,536$43
25th Percentile$75,000$6,250$36
10th Percentile$63,000$5,250$30

Highest paying statistical consultant jobs

The highest paying types of statistical consultants are principal biostatistician, research biostatistician, and statistician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Principal Biostatistician$120,026$10,002$57.7057,041
Research Biostatistician$88,264$7,355$42.4363,150
Mathematical Statistician$62,612$5,218$30.1018,100
Survey Statistician$59,294$4,941$28.5114,315
Consultant$78,912$6,576$37.94171,733
Statistician$84,726$7,061$40.7317,782

How would you rate the starting salaries for statistical consultants, 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 consultants now:

  1. Novartis jobs (7)
  2. Dun & Bradstreet jobs (11)
  3. Boeing jobs (6)
  4. Equifax jobs (27)
  5. Experian jobs (6)

Which companies pay statistical consultants the most?

Statistical consultant salaries at Novartis and Slalom are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average statistical consultant salary at companies like Dun & Bradstreet and Equifax are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Novartis$121,800$58.56
2Slalom$121,281$58.31
3Dun & Bradstreet$104,322$50.15
4Equifax$100,015$48.08
5Alliance Data$97,131$46.70
6Neal Analytics$96,487$46.39
7United Nations Foundation$96,226$46.26
8Tech Data$95,715$46.02
9My Florida Regional Mls$95,283$45.81
10Maxisit Inc.$93,558$44.98
11XLA$89,794$43.17
12TransUnion$85,302$41.01
13Lotus$84,557$40.65
14Eastern Kentucky University$77,224$37.13
15Dartmouth$69,404$33.37
16Florida Department of Transportation$51,959$24.98
17State Of Florida$50,395$24.23

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Statistical Consultant salary by industry

The average statistical consultant salary varies across industries:

  • The average statistical consultant salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $113,929, the highest of any industry.
  • The average statistical consultant salary in the finance industry is $97,227.
  • Statistical consultants in the education industry earn an average salary of $69,132, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for statistical consultants

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Pharmaceutical$113,929$54.77
2Media$97,227$46.74
3Professional$91,633$44.05
4Finance$87,174$41.91
5Education$69,132$33.24

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Statistical consultant salary trends

The average statistical consultant salary has risen by $18,023 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average statistical consultant earned $72,405 annually, but today, they earn $90,428 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for statistical consultants over the last decade.

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Average statistical consultant salary over time

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Statistical consultant salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$90,400$43.47+1.2%
2024$89,300$42.95+3.7%
2023$86,000$41.36+4.2%
2022$82,400$39.61+4.2%
2021$78,900$37.93+0.5%

Recently added statistical consultant salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
State of Florida68059476-Research & Statistics ConsultantTallahassee, FL03/14/2025$44,208
The State of FloridaCourt Statistics ConsultantTallahassee, FL02/20/2025$65,231
PerrknightStatistical ConsultantFriendly, MD02/17/2025$80,000
KarkidiStatistics Consultant QA-Medicines Quality OrganizationIndianapolis, IN02/16/2025$77,940
MyfloridaCourt Statistics ConsultantTallahassee, FL02/14/2025$65,231
Perr&KnightStatistical ConsultantNoma, FL01/31/2025$80,000
Wright State UniversitySenior Statistical ConsultantDayton, OH12/06/2024$85,500
Iqvia Inc.Consultant, Statistics and PsychometricsAtlanta, GA11/25/2024$132,848
State of FloridaOPS Research & Statistics Consultant 1Tallahassee, FL10/19/2024$50,088
KarkidiStatistics Consultant QA-Medicines Quality OrganizationIndianapolis, IN10/19/2024$77,940

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