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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for statistical engineers in the United States. Statistical engineer positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for statistical engineers.Our research shows that Washington is the best state in the country for statistical engineers.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for statistical engineers. Washington is the best state for statistical engineers, where the median salary is $120,403.If you are currently seeking employment as a statistical engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for statistical engineers in 2025
1. Washington
Total statistical engineer jobs: 449 Average annual salary: $120,403 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.252. California
Total statistical engineer jobs: 2,355 Average annual salary: $111,657 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.633. Michigan
Total statistical engineer jobs: 417 Average annual salary: $94,702 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.094. Arizona
Total statistical engineer jobs: 310 Average annual salary: $91,432 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 1.075. Georgia
Total statistical engineer jobs: 414 Average annual salary: $94,080 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 0.816. Nevada
Total statistical engineer jobs: 81 Average annual salary: $94,537 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0.797. Massachusetts
Total statistical engineer jobs: 596 Average annual salary: $93,296 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.328. Wyoming
Total statistical engineer jobs: 19 Average annual salary: $96,197 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0.649. New Mexico
Total statistical engineer jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $97,880 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 0.5410. Idaho
Total statistical engineer jobs: 62 Average annual salary: $91,402 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
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Detailed list of the best states for a statistical engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $120,403 | $87,000 | 7,405,743 | 449 |
| 2 | California | $111,657 | $79,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,355 |
| 3 | Michigan | $94,702 | $66,000 | 9,962,311 | 417 |
| 4 | Arizona | $91,432 | $65,000 | 7,016,270 | 310 |
| 5 | Georgia | $94,080 | $68,000 | 10,429,379 | 414 |
| 6 | Nevada | $94,537 | $67,000 | 2,998,039 | 81 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $93,296 | $64,000 | 6,859,819 | 596 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $96,197 | $69,000 | 579,315 | 19 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $97,880 | $69,000 | 2,088,070 | 52 |
| 10 | Idaho | $91,402 | $65,000 | 1,716,943 | 62 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $97,790 | $68,000 | 9,005,644 | 264 |
| 12 | Utah | $86,141 | $61,000 | 3,101,833 | 170 |
| 13 | Texas | $88,556 | $63,000 | 28,304,596 | 930 |
| 14 | Virginia | $87,463 | $62,000 | 8,470,020 | 697 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $89,369 | $61,000 | 3,588,184 | 153 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $89,837 | $65,000 | 3,930,864 | 64 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $85,148 | $61,000 | 5,576,606 | 321 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $84,984 | $61,000 | 755,393 | 36 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $87,797 | $61,000 | 693,972 | 178 |
| 20 | Delaware | $83,616 | $58,000 | 961,939 | 87 |
| 21 | Montana | $89,992 | $64,000 | 1,050,493 | 23 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $81,470 | $56,000 | 1,342,795 | 97 |
| 23 | New York | $85,917 | $59,000 | 19,849,399 | 622 |
| 24 | Colorado | $83,602 | $60,000 | 5,607,154 | 335 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $83,259 | $60,000 | 2,984,100 | 80 |
| 26 | Alabama | $80,004 | $58,000 | 4,874,747 | 212 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $82,771 | $57,000 | 12,805,537 | 421 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $82,011 | $58,000 | 5,795,483 | 221 |
| 29 | Maryland | $82,669 | $58,000 | 6,052,177 | 463 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $82,640 | $60,000 | 6,715,984 | 180 |
| 31 | Missouri | $84,599 | $61,000 | 6,113,532 | 188 |
| 32 | Alaska | $88,446 | $69,000 | 739,795 | 19 |
| 33 | Ohio | $78,704 | $55,000 | 11,658,609 | 465 |
| 34 | Illinois | $81,840 | $58,000 | 12,802,023 | 498 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $82,017 | $56,000 | 1,059,639 | 39 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $92,366 | $74,000 | 1,427,538 | 23 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $78,104 | $56,000 | 5,024,369 | 202 |
| 38 | Maine | $81,081 | $56,000 | 1,335,907 | 38 |
| 39 | Oregon | $76,303 | $55,000 | 4,142,776 | 272 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $80,855 | $58,000 | 4,684,333 | 70 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $77,616 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 30 |
| 42 | Indiana | $72,426 | $52,000 | 6,666,818 | 293 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $70,821 | $51,000 | 10,273,419 | 510 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $74,114 | $53,000 | 4,454,189 | 126 |
| 45 | Florida | $76,354 | $55,000 | 20,984,400 | 577 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $72,112 | $52,000 | 1,920,076 | 95 |
| 47 | Vermont | $71,529 | $48,000 | 623,657 | 32 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $73,521 | $53,000 | 869,666 | 17 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $69,753 | $50,000 | 3,004,279 | 88 |
| 50 | Kansas | $71,010 | $51,000 | 2,913,123 | 84 |
| 51 | Iowa | $67,514 | $48,000 | 3,145,711 | 105 |
Highest paying states for statistical engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Statistical Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $120,403 |
| 2 | California | $111,657 |
| 3 | Michigan | $94,702 |
| 4 | Arizona | $91,432 |
| 5 | Georgia | $94,080 |
| 6 | Nevada | $94,537 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $93,296 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $96,197 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $97,880 |
| 10 | Idaho | $91,402 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $97,790 |
| 12 | Utah | $86,141 |
| 13 | Texas | $88,556 |
| 14 | Virginia | $87,463 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $89,369 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $89,837 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $85,148 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $84,984 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $87,797 |
| 20 | Delaware | $83,616 |
| 21 | Montana | $89,992 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $81,470 |
| 23 | New York | $85,917 |
| 24 | Colorado | $83,602 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $83,259 |
| 26 | Alabama | $80,004 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $82,771 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $82,011 |
| 29 | Maryland | $82,669 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $82,640 |
| 31 | Missouri | $84,599 |
| 32 | Alaska | $88,446 |
| 33 | Ohio | $78,704 |
| 34 | Illinois | $81,840 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $82,017 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $92,366 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $78,104 |
| 38 | Maine | $81,081 |
| 39 | Oregon | $76,303 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $80,855 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $77,616 |
| 42 | Indiana | $72,426 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $70,821 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $74,114 |
| 45 | Florida | $76,354 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $72,112 |
| 47 | Vermont | $71,529 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $73,521 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $69,753 |
| 50 | Kansas | $71,010 |
| 51 | Iowa | $67,514 |
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Updated January 8, 2025