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Find statistician jobs where analytical expertise helps organizations make better decisions. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on statistical analysis, research, forecasting, and data-driven strategy.

What Does a Statistician Do?

Statisticians collect, organize, and interpret data to answer questions and guide decisions. They design studies, select appropriate methods, build and evaluate models, and communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences. Depending on the role, statisticians may work with experimental data, surveys, clinical trials, financial information, or large-scale business datasets.

Common Statistician Job Titles

Related opportunities may include statistician, senior statistician, applied statistician, biostatistician, statistical analyst, statistical scientist, and quantitative researcher. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer, industry, and level of seniority.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek expertise in statistical methods, probability, experimental design, data visualization, and programming tools such as R, Python, SAS, or SQL. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are also valuable. Many positions require an advanced degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or a related field, while some roles may accept equivalent experience.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Statisticians work across industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, finance, government, consulting, and research. Career paths can lead to senior individual contributor, research, analytics, or leadership positions. Browse current listings to explore opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$130K - $159K *

Champion innovative employee benefit solutions, providing expert guidance on plan design, compliance, and administration. Utilize strong analytical skills to enhance retirement planning services acros...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $100K *

Empower compliance excellence by leading audits, risk assessments, and investigations. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and promote ethical practices while adapting...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent in Research and Data Science, ensuring a positive candidate experience while driving organizational growth and high hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex datasets to drive decisions across a fast-scaling energy planning function. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and operational effici...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $169K *

Contribute to innovative solutions by analyzing complex business systems, gathering requirements, and collaborating with technical teams to enhance software functionality and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $206K *

Drive strategic risk management initiatives by leading regulatory audits, enhancing operational processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to minimize financial impacts and improve audit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $162K *

Develop and lead actuarial processes for Medicare Value-Based Care, managing monthly results, payer settlements, and special projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $180K *

Drive impactful MSSP valuation and reserving, shaping healthcare's future through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring financial clarity and supporting physician partners...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $217K *

Unlock potential by driving high-quality statistical analyses and AI integration in the pharmaceutical sector. Collaborate across functions to enhance drug development and regulatory processes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare analytics by leveraging your expertise to build applications, implement features, and enhance system interactions within a collaborative Agile team environment. Drive in...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Advance your career by developing predictive credit models and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance risk strategies. Drive innovation through data engineering and ensure compliance while monito...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $270K *

Join a team that's redefining biostatistics in clinical development. You will lead statistical strategy across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring excellence in design, analysis, and reporting while...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and scalability across multi-entity operations while driving continuous improvement and automation in accounting practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $200K *

Elevate our actuarial capabilities by designing and deploying automated solutions that integrate AI and data analysis, enhancing decision-making across the organization while collaborating with divers...

Portland, ORRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring data quality and governance in retail analytics. You'll lead tagging initiatives, collaborate with internal and external partners, and empower teams with best...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$164K - $224K *

Shape the future of fraud mitigation by optimizing cross-functional strategies to enhance identity verification and streamline application processes, ensuring a secure platform for customers through d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $243K *

Drive innovative pricing strategies as a Regional Actuary, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance state-level product offerings. Leverage advanced actuarial techniques to navigate comple...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of community association management by performing essential accounting functions, preparing financial statements, and ensuring accuracy and compliance for clients in the HOA/COA indus...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and shape the future of B2B advertising by leading campaign strategies, directly optimizing media buys, and collaborating across teams to enhance AI-driven solutions and customer success...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive accurate commission management, streamline processes, and shape incentive plans in a fast-paced GTM organization. Leverage your expertise to resolve disputes and enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by transforming complex marketing insights into actionable recommendations. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance reporting solutions and drive campaign su...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $250K *

Join us to lead the strategic growth of our data feeds portfolio, driving performance and innovation. Collaborate across teams to shape market strategies, enhance client value, and establish a scalabl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading actuarial data analyses and modeling to support cross-functional teams. Collaborate with senior leaders to build tools for trend projections and risk assessments, driving i...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $155K *

Lead decision science projects, guiding teams and delivering data-driven solutions for Federal clients using machine learning and optimization techniques. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure impac...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $129K *

Drive impactful health program analysis by leveraging actuarial expertise, performing data analysis, and supporting pricing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial for...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a statistician do?question toggle

    A statistician applies statistical methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The work may include designing studies, building models, measuring uncertainty, and explaining results to support research or business decisions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for statistician jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek a degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or a related discipline, along with experience using statistical methods and tools such as R, Python, SAS, or SQL. Some positions prefer or require a master's degree or doctorate.

  • Which industries hire statisticians?question toggle

    Statisticians are employed in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, finance, government, consulting, education, and other research-focused industries.

  • What are common statistician job titles?question toggle

    Related titles include statistician, senior statistician, applied statistician, biostatistician, statistical analyst, statistical scientist, and quantitative researcher.

  • How can I find statistician jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to browse vetted professional statistician and related job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its compensation details, qualifications, and location requirements.