How to hire a statistical analyst

How to hire a statistical analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step statistical analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a statistical analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new statistical analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a statistical analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A statistical analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, statistical analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of statistical analysts.

   Type of Statistical Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Statistical Analyst	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$24-45
   Business & Data Analyst	A business and data analyst is a professional who specializes in utilizing different data-centered strategies in providing analytical services to a company or an organization. Their duties focus on conducting extensive market research and assessments, organizing studies using various techniques and approaches, gathering and analyzing data, performing risk assessments, and spearheading activities such as interviews and surveys... Show more	$26-48
   Data Analyst Internship	A data analyst internship involves a trainee who wants to gain working experience in the field of information technology (IT) by assisting data analyst professionals. Data analyst interns should examine information using data analysis tools so that they can help their employers make important decisions by identifying various facts and trends... Show more	$12-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Statistical Analysis
   • Data Analysis
   • Statistical Methods
   • Database
   • Data Collection
   • Visualization
   • Linear Regression
   • Regression
   • R
   • Clinical Trials
   • Statistical Data
   • SPSS
   • Statistical Models
   • Research Projects

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage weapon system project websites via SharePoint, including troubleshooting technical issues and developing guidelines for public/private information and user permissions.
   • Develop and validate statistical models using logistic regression, mix model, non-linear mix model, experimental design.
   • Implement CDISC SDTM & ADAM standards for data.
   • Create and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets.
   • Pool data across multiple studies for ISS and ISE.
   • Develop a product class model to forecast sales opportunities of specific product categories using logistic regression, sampling and segmentation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your statistical analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A statistical analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, statistical analysts' average salary in mississippi is 50% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level statistical analysts 47% less than senior-level statistical analysts.
   • Certifications. A statistical analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a statistical analyst's salary.

   Average statistical analyst salary

   $69,356yearly

   $33.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level statistical analyst salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average statistical analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$94,697	$46
   2	Delaware	$93,873	$45
   3	Washington	$92,653	$45
   4	District of Columbia	$88,146	$42
   5	California	$88,097	$42
   6	New York	$81,734	$39
   7	Maryland	$78,533	$38
   8	Virginia	$77,207	$37
   9	Connecticut	$77,012	$37
   10	Massachusetts	$74,241	$36
   11	Pennsylvania	$71,798	$35
   12	Illinois	$71,047	$34
   13	Texas	$70,333	$34
   14	Georgia	$68,824	$33
   15	Ohio	$67,082	$32
   16	Tennessee	$66,574	$32
   17	Arkansas	$66,470	$32
   18	Michigan	$66,118	$32
   19	Nevada	$64,472	$31
   20	Colorado	$64,284	$31

   Average statistical analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Genentech	$105,695	$50.81	8
   2	Bed Bath & Beyond	$101,068	$48.59
   3	eBay	$99,279	$47.73	3
   4	Eli Lilly and Company	$99,239	$47.71	2
   5	Novartis	$98,978	$47.59
   6	AbbVie	$98,848	$47.52	8
   7	Abbott	$97,141	$46.70	8
   8	Bayer	$96,984	$46.63	1
   9	Booz Allen Hamilton	$92,149	$44.30	50
   10	Ford Motor	$91,076	$43.79	4
   11	Amylin Pharmaceuticals	$90,945	$43.72
   12	ARPC	$90,095	$43.31
   13	Charles Schwab	$89,535	$43.05
   14	Arch Capital Group	$89,166	$42.87
   15	Grainger	$87,555	$42.09
   16	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$87,032	$41.84	27
   17	Tech Data	$86,313	$41.50
   18	Kidaptive	$83,785	$40.28
   19	Progress Rail	$83,719	$40.25	2
   20	Sutter Health	$83,581	$40.18	28

4. Writing a statistical analyst job description

   A good statistical analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a statistical analyst job description:

   Statistical analyst job description example

   Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer.With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients.
   
   Prepare and submit Workers Compensation Aggregate Financial Data Calls and Special Calendar Year Calls to NCCI and the Independent Workers Comp Rating Bureaus.Evaluate call criteria for changes and implement where needed.Monitor changes within the company regarding new business, new systems, or other changes that might impact the reports.Investigate and respond to inquiries from state insurance departments or agencies regarding the submitted data.
   
   Update data call work papers, preparation procedures, and data call files. Execute data extracts, PeopleSoft queries, Cognos reports, and various programs in compiling the data needed to prepare the data calls. Analyze and research data in the preparation of the calls.Perform balancing and reconciliations of the TORT database, Workers Comp Data Call Database, and People Soft financials.Reconcile Data Calls to Statutory Page 14 and Unit Stat Reporting.
   Key Accountabilities Include:
   
   Responsible for the preparation and submission of Financial Aggregate Data Calls (i.e. Policy Year and Accident Year Cumulative Data Regulatory Reporting). Responsible for the preparation of Special Calendar Year Data Calls. Responsible for the reconciliations of all data calls with CHUBB Financial Statements and other regulatory reporting such as Unit Stat Reporting. Evaluate call criteria for changes and implement where needed. Monitor changes within the company regarding new business, new systems, or other changes that might impact the reports. Perform balancing and reconciliations of the TORT database, Workers Comp Data Call Database, and PeopleSoft financials. Reconcile Data Calls to Statutory Page 14 and Unit Stat Reporting. Analyze and respond to issues and inquiries raised by the various rating bureaus. Work with the various CHUBB units (i.e. Unit Stat, Actuarial, Finance, Claims Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, IT) as required in order to obtain required information in the preparation of the data calls and/or responses to rating bureau inquiries and issues. Maintain and populate assigned databases supporting Financial Aggregate Calls. Ability to write and run data extracts from the various ACE systems to support the preparation and/or reconciliation of data calls. Working with minimal supervisory guidance to understand required process and state specific learning.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Qualifications:
   
   College degree and/or 5-10 years' experience in Regulatory Reporting required. 12-24 months experience in Workers Compensation Aggregate Financial Data Call Unit. Work experience in Finance environment. Project Management experience. Extensive knowledge in Workers Comp Data Call requirements and preparation. Advanced analytical ability in a data intensive environment. Methodical and thorough. Be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and negotiate with external agencies (e.g. NCCI, Rating Bureaus, Insurance Departments). Problem ownership and personal responsibility of assigned work. Ability to identify and prioritize dependencies, work effort, and deadlines. Excellent time management skills required. Strong work ethic. Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Microsoft Access, Cognos, SQL, QlikView and various extract tools required. Experience in a customer service environment solving complex problems and diffusing customer anxiety. Experience in process review and documentation. Knowledgeable in Workers Compensation Insurance. Comfortable interacting with multiple levels of management and peers.
   
   Chubb strives to offer a diverse and inclusive and rewarding work environment.Teamwork and mutual respect are central to how Chubb operates and we believe the best solutions draw upon diverse perspectives, experiences and skills.We operate in such a way where everyone, regardless of their singular background has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right statistical analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your statistical analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality statistical analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit statistical analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new statistical analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect statistical analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new statistical analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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