Statistician salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Based on 36 certified H-1B filings in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Moon Township, Canonsburg, Coraopolis.
Also listed as: Biostatistician, Research Statistician Developer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,522 |
| 25th | $94,940 |
| 50th (median) | $103,910 |
| 75th | $132,285 |
| 90th | $152,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $75,000 | $59,295 | $92,063 | 36 |
| FY2021 | $75,754 | $67,000 | $101,484 | 38 |
| FY2022 | $85,000 | $71,989 | $105,388 | 43 |
| FY2023 | $75,750 | $60,000 | $103,750 | 20 |
| FY2024 | $80,000 | $72,720 | $103,543 | 19 |
| FY2025 | $102,000 | $82,762 | $125,879 | 19 |
| FY2026 | $104,265 | $100,719 | $138,600 | 17 |
Cost of living
Pittsburgh's median Statistician salary of $103,910 is worth about $109,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Pittsburgh = 94.7).
Compared with all workers here
All Statisticians in the Pittsburgh, PA area earned a median of $75,230 in May 2025 (340 employed). The H-1B median here is $103,910, 38% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FedEx | $103,556 | 10 |
| EXL | too few | 4 |
| The PNC Financial Services Group | too few | 3 |
| University of Pittsburgh | too few | 3 |
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | too few | 3 |
| Duolingo | too few | 2 |
| Group Health | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $88,974 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,857 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $61,006 | $88,974 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $72,925 | $105,857 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.