Statistician salary
From 6,219 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 15-2041: Statisticians
- Also filed as: Biostatistician, Research Statistician Developer
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 34% of Statistician filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Amazon. 333 filings (5% of the total), median $164,300.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $114,400 in Dallas, TX to $167,107 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 25% since FY2020. From $101,920 in FY2020 to $127,858 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Statistician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 6,219 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Statistician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 15-2041, Statisticians). The median base salary is $128,627, 5% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $100,209 and $157,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 34% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (1,194), and Amazon is the employer that files the most (333).
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Top employers for Statistician
Amazon333 filings · 5%$164,300
EY203 filings · 3%$138,338
FedEx144 filings · 2%$103,777
Eli Lilly and Company140 filings · 2%$140,168
Intel105 filings · 2%$129,890
TechData Service Company90 filings · 1%$120,000
CVS Health83 filings · 1%$151,188
Aetna78 filings · 1%$162,395
Merck Sharp & Dohme77 filings · 1%$135,500
EXL75 filings · 1%$136,000
Employers with the most Statistician filings. Bar: share of all Statistician filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 21% of filings
Mid-level · 34% of filings
Senior · 26% of filings
Expert · 19% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $86,541 | 1,270 |
| Level II · Qualified | $115,600 | 2,105 |
| Level III · Experienced | $144,373 | 1,573 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $172,000 | 1,155 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Statistician pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 53 metro areas
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Statistician does
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Typical tasks
- Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
- Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
- Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Statisticians), the median annual wage was $105,650 in May 2025, with 29,030 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $128,627, 22% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,032 | $64,000 |
| 25th percentile | $100,209 | $82,220 |
| Median | $128,627 | $105,650 |
| 75th percentile | $157,000 | $141,490 |
| 90th percentile | $190,000 | $174,050 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,032 |
| 25th | $100,209 |
| 50th (median) | $128,627 |
| 75th | $157,000 |
| 90th | $190,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $101,920 | $83,000 | $129,326 | 8,884 |
| FY2021 | $110,000 | $89,000 | $138,927 | 9,079 |
| FY2022 | $119,000 | $92,976 | $150,000 | 9,793 |
| FY2023 | $120,000 | $94,450 | $153,788 | 4,443 |
| FY2024 | $130,140 | $100,497 | $160,000 | 4,307 |
| FY2025 | $129,349 | $100,131 | $158,763 | 3,942 |
| FY2026 | $127,858 | $100,392 | $155,000 | 2,277 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Statistician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Statistician jobs is $128,627 (6,219 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $100,209 and $157,000.
What does an entry-level Statistician earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $86,541. Level I accounts for 21% of Statistician filings.
Which city pays H-1B Statisticians the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Statistician jobs: $167,107 (234 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Statisticians?
Amazon (333), EY (203) and FedEx (144) filed the most Statistician LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Statisticians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($128,627) is 22% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($105,650, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.