Statistician salary in Washington, DC
Based on 257 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Mclean, Silver Spring, Arlington, Gaithersburg, Herndon.
Also listed as: Biostatistician, Research Statistician Developer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $96,634 |
| 25th | $111,488 |
| 50th (median) | $124,000 |
| 75th | $144,622 |
| 90th | $172,444 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,398 | $89,398 | $105,789 | 349 |
| FY2021 | $95,784 | $89,690 | $116,088 | 400 |
| FY2022 | $98,000 | $95,784 | $122,300 | 401 |
| FY2023 | $113,755 | $95,481 | $131,165 | 169 |
| FY2024 | $120,000 | $103,275 | $144,622 | 204 |
| FY2025 | $122,268 | $105,575 | $140,677 | 156 |
| FY2026 | $132,638 | $115,000 | $149,048 | 101 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Statistician salary of $124,000 is worth about $113,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Statisticians in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $136,660 in May 2025 (3,220 employed). The H-1B median here is $124,000, 9% lower.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food And Drug Administration | $133,828 | 36 |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage | $115,000 | 32 |
| Amazon | $165,000 | 19 |
| EY | $125,000 | 18 |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals | $155,000 | 12 |
| Georgetown University | too few | 6 |
| CRA International | too few | 5 |
| RiskSpan | too few | 5 |
| Fti | too few | 4 |
| Gilead Sciences | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $108,680 | 92 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $119,600 | 104 |
| Senior · Level III | $147,000 | 27 |
| Expert · Level IV | $162,994 | 28 |
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 | $94,910 | $108,680 | 92 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $111,488 | $119,600 | 104 |
| Senior · Level III | $128,045 | $147,000 | 27 |
| Expert · Level IV | $144,622 | $162,994 | 28 |
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.