How Much Does a Biostatistics Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$105,650
Biostatisticians in the U.S. earn a median of $105,650 a year, or $50.79 an hour. Half of biostatisticians earn more than $105,650 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $174,050.
Pay percentiles for biostatisticians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30.77 | $64,000 |
| 25th | $39.53 | $82,220 |
| 50th (median) | $50.79 | $105,650 |
| 75th | $68.03 | $141,490 |
| 90th | $83.68 | $174,050 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Statisticians (SOC 15-2041). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for biostatisticians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $140,670 | $67.63 | +33% |
| New York | $136,020 | $65.40 | +29% |
| California | $135,960 | $65.36 | +29% |
| Maryland | $132,620 | $63.76 | +26% |
| Illinois | $119,760 | $57.58 | +13% |
| New Jersey | $118,280 | $56.87 | +12% |
| North Carolina | $115,690 | $55.62 | +10% |
| Georgia | $115,150 | $55.36 | +9% |
| Virginia | $114,920 | $55.25 | +9% |
| Kentucky | $112,520 | $54.10 | +7% |
| United States | $105,650 | $50.79 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many biostatisticians are there?
BLS counts about 29,030 biostatisticians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Statisticians”. The most jobs are in Washington (2,960), Maryland (2,730) and California (2,480).
The mean (average) annual wage is $115,700, higher than the median of $105,650.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,804
- Biweekly
- $4,063
- Weekly
- $2,032
- Daily (8 hours)
- $406
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do biostatisticians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for biostatisticians is $50.79. The middle 50% earn between $39.53 and $68.03 an hour.
Which state pays biostatisticians the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for biostatisticians at $140,670, +33% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for biostatisticians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of biostatisticians earn less than $64,000 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.