Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Statisticians (SOC 15-2041) employed 29,030 people in May 2025. The median pay is $105,650 a year ($50.79 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,000 and the highest-paid 10% more than $174,050. BLS projects its employment to change by +11.0% between 2025 and 2035 (about 1,900 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Master's degree.
Highest median pay: District of Columbia ($140,670), New York ($136,020), California ($135,960). Most jobs: Washington (2,960), Maryland (2,730), California (2,480).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,000 | $30.77 |
| 25th percentile | $82,220 | $39.53 |
| Median | $105,650 | $50.79 |
| Mean | $115,700 | $55.62 |
| 75th percentile | $141,490 | $68.02 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $174,050 | $83.68 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 31,300 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 34,700 |
| Change in jobs | 3,400 |
| Percent change | +11.0% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 1,900 |
| Self-employed share | 1.3% |
| Typical entry education | Master's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 200 | 0.52 | $76,400 | $51,490 | $122,570 | -28% | 17% |
| Alaska | 80 | 1.24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | 440 | 0.73 | $79,640 | $56,160 | $157,080 | -25% | 25% |
| Arkansas | 570 | 2.33 | $105,720 | $64,080 | $161,920 | +0% | 11% |
| California | 2,480 | 0.73 | $135,960 | $69,890 | $205,210 | +29% | 19% |
| Colorado | 780 | 1.45 | $109,660 | $72,630 | $157,350 | +4% | 20% |
| Connecticut | 490 | 1.53 | $102,860 | $75,790 | $176,860 | -3% | 18% |
| Delaware | 70 | 0.83 | $109,570 | $74,570 | $176,650 | +4% | 17% |
| District of Columbia | 550 | 4.17 | $140,670 | $80,980 | $185,220 | +33% | 16% |
| Florida | 550 | 0.30 | $108,040 | $54,600 | $189,530 | +2% | 20% |
| Georgia | 460 | 0.51 | $115,150 | $70,750 | $170,700 | +9% | 16% |
| Hawaii | 90 | 0.77 | $76,780 | $58,290 | $126,230 | -27% | 30% |
| Idaho | 160 | 1.01 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | 480 | 0.43 | $119,760 | $80,530 | $167,740 | +13% | 13% |
| Indiana | 230 | 0.39 | $109,300 | $40,340 | $180,010 | +3% | 12% |
| Iowa | 250 | 0.87 | $80,150 | $43,710 | $129,110 | -24% | 15% |
| Kansas | 80 | 0.29 | $111,780 | $87,320 | $171,450 | +6% | 12% |
| Kentucky | 80 | 0.23 | $112,520 | $73,710 | $147,250 | +7% | 11% |
| Louisiana | 70 | 0.20 | $76,400 | $48,490 | $124,650 | -28% | 17% |
| Maine | 80 | 0.68 | $85,680 | $59,280 | $139,240 | -19% | 17% |
| Maryland | 2,730 | 5.30 | $132,620 | $84,640 | $170,980 | +26% | 16% |
| Massachusetts | 2,480 | 3.65 | $96,710 | $76,920 | $174,740 | -8% | 23% |
| Michigan | 570 | 0.70 | $102,710 | $56,650 | $213,610 | -3% | 14% |
| Minnesota | 780 | 1.42 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | 80 | 0.35 | $64,670 | $38,310 | $109,180 | -39% | 18% |
| Missouri | 680 | 1.24 | $66,330 | $46,450 | $118,850 | -37% | 19% |
| Nebraska | 140 | 0.71 | $83,480 | $40,890 | $120,310 | -21% | 16% |
| Nevada | 50 | 0.18 | $79,750 | $59,030 | $146,950 | -25% | 26% |
| New Hampshire | 70 | 0.52 | $96,080 | $65,300 | $159,850 | -9% | 19% |
| New Jersey | 880 | 1.09 | $118,280 | $69,490 | $180,790 | +12% | 18% |
| New Mexico | 230 | 1.40 | $84,330 | $52,840 | $124,520 | -20% | 16% |
| New York | 1,220 | 0.68 | $136,020 | $76,250 | $208,700 | +29% | 14% |
| North Carolina | 1,200 | 1.30 | $115,690 | $76,930 | $174,360 | +10% | 14% |
| North Dakota | 40 | 0.44 | $75,890 | $60,150 | $115,920 | -28% | 15% |
| Ohio | 580 | 0.56 | $98,190 | $57,640 | $157,000 | -7% | 13% |
| Oklahoma | 50 | 0.17 | $89,540 | $64,500 | $145,540 | -15% | 14% |
| Oregon | 600 | 1.64 | $93,620 | $54,580 | $131,230 | -11% | 20% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,630 | 1.44 | $93,830 | $60,440 | $167,460 | -11% | 16% |
| Rhode Island | 40 | 0.47 | $102,620 | $67,120 | $134,490 | -3% | 17% |
| South Carolina | 240 | 0.56 | $65,450 | $32,670 | $158,810 | -38% | 23% |
| Tennessee | 530 | 0.86 | $98,230 | $67,010 | $155,370 | -7% | 16% |
| Texas | 1,390 | 0.53 | $102,960 | $59,900 | $161,620 | -3% | 17% |
| Utah | 300 | 0.94 | $88,610 | $62,080 | $133,590 | -16% | 22% |
| Virginia | 720 | 0.94 | $114,920 | $59,340 | $178,400 | +9% | 17% |
| Washington | 2,960 | 4.47 | $105,650 | $81,250 | $166,760 | +0% | 21% |
| West Virginia | 90 | 0.70 | $84,660 | $49,680 | $141,610 | -20% | 13% |
| Wisconsin | 250 | 0.46 | $107,150 | $78,820 | $138,900 | +1% | 13% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 320 | $202,840 | $119,280 | $215,920 | 1.52 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,460 | $137,510 | $79,400 | $208,700 | 0.83 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 3,220 | $136,660 | $97,160 | $178,400 | 5.50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 380 | $122,180 | $85,800 | $175,270 | 0.45 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 580 | $116,200 | $75,600 | $166,070 | 0.49 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 390 | $115,590 | $70,750 | $166,800 | 0.72 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 420 | $108,820 | $72,090 | $161,470 | 1.64 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 920 | $105,820 | $66,080 | $171,620 | 1.69 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,560 | $105,650 | $82,240 | $167,840 | 6.58 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 400 | $104,330 | $64,480 | $165,010 | 0.66 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 430 | $104,090 | $61,390 | $158,940 | 0.57 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 510 | $104,060 | $72,290 | $147,250 | 1.69 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 600 | $103,290 | $77,620 | $163,510 | 9.34 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,950 | $102,320 | $74,870 | $180,460 | 3.87 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 390 | $93,620 | $54,580 | $167,380 | 1.73 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 320 | $89,130 | $68,150 | $155,370 | 1.55 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 300 | $85,860 | $54,690 | $162,990 | 0.67 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 340 | $75,230 | $58,240 | $137,320 | 1.61 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 310 | $59,590 | $45,180 | $74,240 | 20.76 |
The median is $105,650 a year ($50.79 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $64,000 and the highest-paid tenth over $174,050 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
29,030 in May 2025, and BLS projects +11.0% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Master's degree (BLS).
District of Columbia, with a median of $140,670 (among states with published figures).