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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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$144K - $288K *

Shape the future of underwriting analytics by leading a team of data scientists to enhance forecasting accuracy and drive strategic insights, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence ac...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K *

Lead the charge in tropical cyclone research, utilizing advanced satellite data to enhance forecasting and decision support systems. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative methodologies and se...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative modeling approaches for power utilization across large-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and optimize re...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K *

Join a dynamic Finance team as a Financial Analyst, focusing on sales commissions and SaaS metrics. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive insights that suppor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $229K *

Contribute to the success of data initiatives by developing robust data pipelines and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, empowering colleagues to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and lead evaluations for human-services and public programs, creating frameworks and performance measures. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate findings into actionable insights, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$176K - $287K *

Lead the charge in model-informed drug development to advance therapeutic strategies. Collaborate across functions, utilizing scientific expertise to guide dose selection, trial design, and regulatory...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $156K *

Innovate solutions as an associate actuary, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance workers' compensation coverage and drive strategic insights that impact stakeholders across Oregon and beyond...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $250K *

Join a team that's optimizing medical cost management and driving financial performance across Commercial lines. Leverage your expertise in healthcare economics to influence strategic contracting and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $160K *

Drive innovative research in authorship verification by developing robust machine learning models. Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure seamless integration and optimize performance for real...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$103K - $162K *

Optimize data analysis and experimentation strategies, partnering with cross-functional teams to derive actionable insights from extensive datasets, enhancing product innovation and business decision...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $153K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leveraging analytics and visualization tools. Collaborate with clients to enhance decision-making processes and optimize workflows, ensuring data-driven insights alig...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $170K *

Lead a high-output data science team, driving end-to-end project delivery and technical direction. Engage deeply in data engineering, governance, and production model delivery while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Empower scientific innovation by collaborating within product pods to develop and evaluate real-world evidence agents. Drive impactful research and ensure scientific rigor while partnering with indust...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion advanced mathematical modelling by leading a high-performing team, driving innovation, and solving complex supply chain challenges through optimization, AI/ML, and decision science to shape b...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$109K - $160K *

Champion the integration of advanced AI in actuarial processes, leading the transition to the Actuarial Technology Platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial reporting and pricing while e...

Portland, ORRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $106K *

Advance data-driven solutions by leading analytics projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. Utilize technical expertise to deliver impactful insights and enhance business perform...

Whippany, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping a comprehensive data strategy that drives analytics adoption, enhances service delivery, and optimizes performance across government initiatives through effective data pract...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $208K *

Join a team that's driving statistical leadership in clinical development. Lead biostatistical efforts for Phase I-IV trials, ensuring quality deliverables and collaboration across functions in a dyna...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $172K *

Deliver impactful insights by leveraging deep data science expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Drive client success through innovative machine learning solutions and robust data anal...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$173K - $245K *

Unlock insights through data analytics and experimentation to enhance credit risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize policies, monitor performance, and drive strategic gro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Drive the design and operation of robust AI systems, leading technical delivery and guiding teams in building high-throughput pipelines and production services that enhance customer engagement across...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.