What are the main factors that influence a Research Statistician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Research Statistician's salary?

A Research Statistician's salary grows with experience: a Statistician I (0-2 years)earns $72,349, a Statistician II (2-4 years)earns $84,715, a Research Statistician (4-7 years)earns $104,653, a Statistician IV (7+ years)earns $111,034, a Statistician V (7-10 years)earns $156,890,

What are the highest paying states for a Research Statistician?

Research Statistician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Research Statistician roles are District of Columbia $114,936, California $114,500, Massachusetts $112,974. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Research Statistician roles make?

Salaries for Research Statistician level roles vary by specialization: Statistician V: $160,304; Managing Statistician: $150,606; Statistician IV: $113,450; Senior Statistician: $106,940; Statistician III: $106,931.

How do different companies affect a Research Statistician's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Research Statistician roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Research Statistician Salary in the United States

How much does a Research Statistician make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Research Statistician in the United States is $103,808 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Research Statistician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,840
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,634 to $112,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,550

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Research Statistician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,200	$9,350	$2,158	$54
Average	$103,808	$8,651	$1,996	$50
25th Percentile	$91,634	$7,636	$1,762	$44

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Research Statistician Job Openings in the United States

Home Care Registered Nurse

MAS Medical Staffing - PORTLAND, ME

Home Care Registered Nurse

MAS Medical Staffing - ROCKLAND, ME

Home Care Registered Nurse

MAS Medical Staffing - WATERVILLE, ME

Home Care Registered Nurse

MAS Medical Staffing - KENNEBUNK, ME

Search More Research Statistician Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Research Statistician Salaries

A Research Statistician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Research Statistician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Research Statistician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,349
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,715
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,653
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,034
Expert (over 8 years): $156,890

Levels	Salary
Statistic... Level Research Statistician	$72,349
Statistic... Level Research Statistician	$84,715
Research ... Level Research Statistician	$104,653
Statistic... Level Research Statistician	$111,034
Statistic... Level Research Statistician	$156,890

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Research Statistician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Research Statisticians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $114,936.
California: $114,500.
Massachusetts: $112,974.

District of Columbia $114,936

California $114,500

Massachusetts $112,974

Washington $112,559

New Jersey $112,517

Alaska $112,372

Connecticut $110,940

New York $110,358

Hawaii $108,500

Rhode Island $107,628

Maryland $107,036

Minnesota $106,227

Colorado $105,915

Illinois $105,811

Oregon $105,417

Delaware $105,126

New Hampshire $104,944

Virginia $104,535

Pennsylvania $103,341

Nevada $102,739

North Dakota $102,542

Michigan $102,230

Wisconsin $102,116

Vermont $101,888

Texas $101,254

Maine $101,213

Arizona $101,151

Ohio $101,078

Georgia $100,123

Indiana $99,645

Wyoming $99,552

Utah $99,407

Iowa $99,344

Kansas $98,846

Louisiana $98,701

North Carolina $98,649

Missouri $98,628

Florida $98,223

Montana $98,005

Nebraska $97,798

Kentucky $97,683

South Carolina $97,268

Tennessee $97,009

Idaho $96,905

New Mexico $96,147

Oklahoma $95,981

Alabama $95,368

South Dakota $94,341

Arkansas $93,780

West Virginia $93,479

Mississippi $92,576

Top Paying Cities for Research Statisticians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $130,933
San Francisco: $129,646
Oakland: $126,770

San Jose, CA $130,933

San Francisco, CA $129,646

Oakland, CA $126,770

New York, NY $120,303

Queens Village, NY $119,525

Paramus, NJ $118,694

Passaic, NJ $118,590

Bergenfield, NJ $118,486

Stamford, CT $118,331

Huntington, NY $118,227

Newark, NJ $117,552

Bridgeport, CT $117,345

New Brunswick, NJ $117,002

Vallejo, CA $116,784

Middlesex, NJ $116,722

Somerset, NJ $116,628

Petaluma, CA $116,390

Santa Cruz, CA $115,985

Boston, MA $115,777

Monterey, CA $115,258

Fairbanks, AK $115,185

Los Angeles, CA $114,988

Washington, DC $114,936

Seattle, WA $114,749

Santa Rosa, CA $114,729

Juneau, AK $114,428

Orange, CA $114,085

Anchorage, AK $113,898

Anaheim, CA $113,825

Santa Ana, CA $113,670

Nassau, NY $113,607

Long Beach, CA $113,566

Danbury, CT $113,535

Santa Maria, CA $113,182

Everett, WA $113,161

Bremerton, WA $112,652

Trenton, NJ $112,455

Sacramento, CA $112,414

San Diego, CA $112,362

Brockton, MA $112,320

Tacoma, WA $112,279

Santa Barbara, CA $112,133

Lowell, MA $111,718

New Suffolk, NY $111,677

Nashua, NH $111,552

Lompoc, CA $111,386

Ventura, CA $111,282

Stockton, CA $111,251

New Haven, CT $111,043

Atlantic City, NJ $110,774

Hartford, CT $110,545

Modesto, CA $110,493

Poughkeepsie, NY $110,265

New Britain, CT $110,213

Olympia, WA $110,068

Kennewick, WA $110,068

New London, CT $110,047

Norwich, CT $110,016

Lawrence, MA $109,964

Bakersfield, CA $109,673

Riverside, CA $109,528

New Bedford, MA $109,528

Richland, WA $109,424

Portsmouth, NH $109,341

Vineland, NJ $109,320

San Bernardino, CA $109,237

Boulder, CO $108,946

Worcester, MA $108,863

Portland, OR $108,770

Saint Paul, MN $108,645

Minneapolis, MN $108,645

Philadelphia, PA $108,500

Honolulu, HI $107,950

Springfield, MA $107,587

Providence, RI $107,576

Chicago, IL $107,275

Bellingham, WA $107,151

Baltimore, MD $107,036

Chico, CA $106,777

Wilmington, DE $106,600

Pittsfield, MA $106,497

Manchester, NH $106,299

Spokane, WA $105,843

Denver, CO $105,832

Albany, NY $105,344

Troy, NY $105,303

Schenectady, NY $105,085

Burlington, VT $104,856

Portland, ME $104,493

Salem, OR $104,410

Yakima, WA $104,389

Ann Arbor, MI $104,358

Rochester, MN $104,068

Fresno, CA $104,016

Reno, NV $104,016

Milwaukee, WI $103,922

Detroit, MI $103,818

Allentown, PA $103,787

Carson City, NV $103,777

Houston, TX $103,621

Colorado Springs, CO $103,611

Syracuse, NY $103,559

Eugene, OR $103,362

Bismarck, ND $103,237

Gary, IN $103,237

Galveston, TX $103,237

Springfield, OR $103,154

Medford, OR $102,905

Fort Collins, CO $102,863

Austin, TX $102,780

Mesa, AZ $102,562

Phoenix, AZ $102,542

Dallas, TX $102,510

Reading, PA $102,448

Saint Cloud, MN $102,407

Concord, NH $102,313

Madison, WI $102,272

Utica, NY $101,991

Raleigh, NC $101,908

Las Vegas, NV $101,898

Rochester, NY $101,825

Des Moines, IA $101,815

Atlanta, GA $101,649

Battle Creek, MI $101,618

Salt Lake City, UT $101,587

Lancaster, PA $101,431

Champaign, IL $101,410

Harrisburg, PA $101,285

Durham, NC $101,192

Kansas City, MO $101,182

Kansas City, KS $101,161

Fort Worth, TX $101,151

Boca Raton, FL $101,109

Cleveland, OH $101,099

Columbus, OH $101,078

Pittsburgh, PA $101,067

Richmond, VA $101,026

Indianapolis, IN $101,005

Cincinnati, OH $100,870

Petersburg, VA $100,715

Billings, MT $100,486

Lansing, MI $100,486

Huntsville, AL $100,486

Lebanon, PA $100,476

Dayton, OH $100,465

Pueblo, CO $100,465

Appleton, WI $100,434

Buffalo, NY $100,393

Racine, WI $100,341

Charlotte, NC $100,330

Saint Louis, MO $100,299

Springfield, IL $100,258

Elkhart, IN $100,237

York, PA $100,237

Gastonia, NC $100,227

Benton Harbor, MI $100,227

Beaumont, TX $100,164

Lorain, OH $100,144

Toledo, OH $100,102

Binghamton, NY $100,050

Rock Hill, SC $100,040

Rockford, IL $99,988

Fargo, ND $99,936

Elyria, OH $99,936

Flagstaff, AZ $99,863

Fort Lauderdale, FL $99,801

Miami, FL $99,739

Duluth, MN $99,573

Bangor, ME $99,438

Cedar Rapids, IA $99,323

Louisville, KY $99,272

Grand Rapids, MI $99,251

Hialeah, FL $99,240

Casper, WY $99,095

Scranton, PA $98,971

New Orleans, LA $98,939

Virginia Beach, VA $98,929

Akron, OH $98,877

Peoria, IL $98,742

Sarasota, FL $98,721

Green Bay, WI $98,649

Baton Rouge, LA $98,597

Charleston, SC $98,576

Nashville, TN $98,545

Jamestown, NY $98,524

Davenport, IA $98,524

Tucson, AZ $98,472

Cheyenne, WY $98,441

Saint Petersburg, FL $98,410

Tampa, FL $98,389

Omaha, NE $98,368

Port Arthur, TX $98,327

Evansville, IN $98,327

Bradenton, FL $98,285

Santa Fe, NM $98,099

Orlando, FL $97,995

Clearwater, FL $97,881

Canton, OH $97,663

La Crosse, WI $97,663

Grand Forks, ND $97,631

Albuquerque, NM $97,600

Tulsa, OK $97,600

Newport News, VA $97,590

High Point, NC $97,559

Ogden, UT $97,517

Corpus Christi, TX $97,434

Laramie, WY $97,372

Norfolk, VA $97,372

Rock Island, IL $97,310

Saginaw, MI $97,289

Jacksonville, FL $97,278

Salisbury, NC $97,258

Memphis, TN $97,237

Moline, IL $97,185

Fort Myers, FL $97,154

Waterloo, IA $97,019

Spartanburg, SC $96,915

Lincoln, NE $96,863

Fort Wayne, IN $96,842

Birmingham, AL $96,728

Cedar Falls, IA $96,708

Provo, UT $96,697

Springfield, OH $96,687

San Antonio, TX $96,666

Greensboro, NC $96,624

South Bend, IN $96,614

Winston Salem, NC $96,604

Boise, ID $96,573

Savannah, GA $96,500

Muskegon, MI $96,313

Lima, OH $96,188

Lake Charles, LA $96,147

Anderson, IN $96,126

Lexington, KY $96,095

Augusta, GA $96,064

Greenville, SC $96,064

Wichita, KS $95,970

Tuscaloosa, AL $95,970

Columbia, SC $95,877

Bloomington, IN $95,618

Roanoke, VA $95,555

Asheville, NC $95,420

Knoxville, TN $95,244

Shreveport, LA $95,233

Wilmington, NC $95,099

Frankfort, KY $94,901

Oklahoma City, OK $94,829

Chillicothe, OH $94,787

Longview, TX $94,777

Topeka, KS $94,746

Mobile, AL $94,590

Terre Haute, IN $94,548

Erie, PA $94,538

Altoona, PA $94,486

Melbourne, FL $94,455

Amarillo, TX $94,413

Killeen, TX $94,382

Fayetteville, AR $94,299

Sioux Falls, SD $94,227

Chattanooga, TN $94,164

Idaho Falls, ID $94,154

Gainesville, FL $93,936

Portsmouth, OH $93,884

Little Rock, AR $93,863

Lynchburg, VA $93,863

Lafayette, LA $93,822

Youngstown, OH $93,822

Temple, TX $93,780

Daytona Beach, FL $93,759

Clarksville, TN $93,749

Pensacola, FL $93,739

Hopkinsville, KY $93,427

Charleston, WV $93,417

Florence, SC $93,365

Sioux City, IA $93,303

Macon, GA $93,002

Tallahassee, FL $92,991

Fayetteville, NC $92,970

Waco, TX $92,950

Wichita Falls, TX $92,950

Pine Bluff, AR $92,908

Vincennes, IN $92,711

Lubbock, TX $92,669

Great Falls, MT $92,607

Alamogordo, NM $92,597

Abilene, TX $92,514

Rapid City, SD $92,379

Monroe, LA $92,379

Albany, GA $92,316

Huntington, WV $92,306

Jackson, MS $92,296

Greenville, MS $92,285

Parkersburg, WV $92,182

Montgomery, AL $92,161

Johnstown, PA $92,140

Springfield, MO $92,057

Biloxi, MS $92,005

Sumter, SC $91,787

Columbus, GA $91,777

Twin Falls, ID $91,714

Pascagoula, MS $91,579

Kingsport, TN $91,310

Gulfport, MS $91,278

Alexandria, LA $90,936

Fort Smith, AR $90,676

El Paso, TX $90,396

Helena, MT $90,261

Las Cruces, NM $89,929

Harlingen, TX $89,638

Pocatello, ID $89,545

Florence, AL $89,514

Brownsville, TX $89,493

Dothan, AL $89,327

Mcallen, TX $89,275

Columbus, MS $88,507

Altus, OK $88,029

Lawton, OK $87,832

Pierre, SD $87,458

What Skills Can Increase a Research Statistician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 12.76% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Quality Control (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
Clinical Research (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Clinical research is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness (efficacy) of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research is different from clinical practice. In clinical practice established treatments are used, while in clinical research evidence is collected to establish a treatment.

See More Skills

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	12.76%
Quality Control	2.19%
Clinical Research	1.36%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Research Statistician's salary.

Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Oncology	$114,189	10%
Innovation	$110,036	6%
Commitment	$110,036	6%
Influencing	$110,036	6%
SOP	$108,998	5%
Clinical Trial	$108,998	5%

Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Research Statistician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Research Statisticians enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Research Statistician with a Bachelor's Degree is between $97,653 and $105,598).

Research Statistician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Research Statistician

No Diploma 11.6%

High School 68.8%

Associates 19.6%

Bachelors 11.6%

Masters 68.8%

Doctorate 19.6%

view as table

Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	11.6%
High School	68.8%
Associates	19.6%
Bachelors	11.6%
Masters	68.8%
Doctorate	19.6%

view as graph

Research Statistician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Research Statistician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$91,634

Average $103,808/year

$112,200

$7,636

Average $8,651/month

$9,350

$1,762

Average $1,996/week

$2,158

$44

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,200	$9,350	$2,158	$54
Average	$103,808	$8,651	$1,996	$50
25th Percentile	$91,634	$7,636	$1,762	$44

Salaries of jobs related to Research Statistician

Salary Trends for Research Statistician

Salaries for a Research Statistician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $107,026 in 2023 to around $105,790 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Research Statistician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Research Statistician Over Time

2022

$???

2023

$107,026

2024

$106,873

2025

$105,790

2026

$???

2027

$???

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$107,026
2024	$106,873
2025	$105,790
2026	View More
2027	View More

Most common benefits for Research Statistician

Social Security

401(k)

Disability

Healthcare

Pension

Time Off (days)

For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Biotechnology

the United States

Find Your Next Research Statistician Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Research Statistician job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about