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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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$140K - $170K *

Manage media strategy and public relations for a fast-paced organization. Shape discourse, handle press inquiries, and build media networks while mitigating reputational risks. Lead a growing team and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of AI & Analytics by leading client relationships, providing strategic guidance, and delivering innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance service delivery and ensure al...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical research by assisting with study design, medical monitoring, and compliance to ensure effective execution of clinical trials and contribute positively to patient outcomes in alignment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $216K *

Take ownership of the scientific and product roadmap for monetization, leading audience creation and measurement methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy and in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Analyze data and create actionable insights to enhance business intelligence. Engage in SQL, Python, and data visualization to maintain dashboards, support modeling, and drive improvements in efficien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by owning key aspects of month-end close while optimizing AI-driven accounting operations. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance processes and support financial reporting in a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to detect and prevent fraud in Medicare and Medicaid, leveraging expertise in data science and machine learning to drive impactful solutions alongside a team of pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining research excellence by leading complex custom projects. You'll drive insights for top brands, manage client relationships, and mentor junior researchers while ensuring hi...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Support clinical studies by assisting with scientific conduct, data reconciliation, and protocol management. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence across multiple st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive clinical innovation by supporting the operational delivery of pivotal studies, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Play a key role in the medical m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $225K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product insights and strategies through data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and optimize user engagement while shaping the future of o...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$76K - $102K *

Shape the future of energy efficiency by optimizing HVAC systems across complex multi-building projects. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance operational performance and verify energy savings...

Charlotte, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead demand generation efforts, shaping strategy and execution to drive pipeline growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize marketing efforts and measure success against revenue goals in a dyn...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Shape and execute innovative social media strategies to enhance brand storytelling, drive engagement, and support corporate communications initiatives while collaborating with diverse teams to achieve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $179K *

Drive your career forward by translating complex scientific data into clear regulatory narratives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support drug development and ensure consistent messaging...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Advance your career by crafting high-level communications for federal oversight entities. Collaborate with a team to ensure clarity and consistency in executive correspondence, while managing tight de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the infrastructure for a groundbreaking healthcare platform by optimizing cloud solutions, implementing CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical AI/ML offerin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $257K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic insights, driving product innovation and decision-making by leveraging advanced analytics and quantitative methods, while influencing product strate...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $235K *

Lead the charge in shaping decision science strategies for enterprise clients. Manage a team of analysts while driving impactful analyses that enhance hiring processes and improve customer outcomes th...

Santa Monica, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$204K - $285K *

Innovate solutions for utility clients by leveraging your 15+ years of regulatory finance expertise. Lead projects, conduct cost studies, and provide expert testimony while mentoring junior staff and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

Unlock insights by leading cost analysis and benchmarking for E&P operators. Collaborate with C-suite to diagnose cost drivers and deliver actionable recommendations, enhancing operational efficiency...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$295K - $314K *

Drive strategic biostatistical leadership for clinical development programs, overseeing statistical activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality data analysis to su...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Transform the future by leading the design and deployment of innovative Generative AI applications. Drive AI/ML projects from ideation to production, ensuring robust solutions that enhance operational...

Nebraska, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $183K *

Drive innovation by developing machine learning models that enhance credit decisioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions and research groundbreaking technologies...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engineer transformative Sigma analytics solutions, leading complex projects that unlock business insights for clients. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to build actionable data-driven products, e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.