Statisticians pay in California
In California, the median pay for statisticians is $65.36 an hour ($135,960 a year). About 2,480 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($105,650). California ranks 3rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for statisticians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.60 | $69,890 |
| 25% of workers | $48.18 | $100,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.36 | $135,960 |
| 75% of workers | $83.82 | $174,340 |
| 90% of workers | $98.66 | $205,210 |
Statisticians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $202,840 | 320 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $131,860 | 210 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $117,870 | 140 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $116,200 | 580 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $86,430 | 140 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for statisticians
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11% over ten years, much faster than average · about 1,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $141,590 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $102,100 |
| Actuaries | $130,510 |
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