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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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Search Ladders for vetted statistician and related professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare roles, review requirements, and discover opportunities to apply your statistical expertise to meaningful, high-impact work.

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$70K - $111K *

Lead data-driven strategies to enhance annual giving through analytics, predictive modeling, and campaign optimization. Collaborate with teams to create dashboards and ensure data integrity, driving d...

Yesterday

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

$130K - $155K *

Elevate machine learning capabilities by designing and deploying scalable ML systems. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform complex problems into impactful solutions, ensuring reliabi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $95K *

Contribute to mission-critical operations by leveraging advanced data analysis and automation. Utilize your SQL expertise to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting leadership...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Transform marketplace dynamics by designing and deploying ML models that optimize pricing and inventory allocation. Collaborate across teams in a high-ownership role, enhancing efficiency and performa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Contribute to the evaluation and design of wholesale electricity markets by conducting economic and statistical analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify trends, improve market eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to impactful research and analysis in defense production systems, collaborating with Navy sponsors to inform strategic decisions. Engage in complex studies, develop analytic frameworks, and...

4 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by analyzing human decision-making in complex environments. Contribute to operational assessments and policy development that enhance command effectiveness and maximize the use of...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic analysis to senior national security decision-makers. Collaborate with teams to explore complex military challenges, develop actionable insights, and enhance U.S...

3 weeks ago

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

$165K - $185K *

Discover innovative ML approaches to optimize pricing, inventory, and yield in programmatic marketplaces. Collaborate cross-functionally while owning data architecture, model deployment, and real-time...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $114K *

Support sustainable water management by analyzing and managing irrigation data. Collaborate with a team to enhance decision-making processes and ensure data integrity for Alberta's agriculture sector...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Scientist, driving data-informed decisions and insights across teams. Collaborate on AI product development, enhance analytical foundations, and mentor peers to fo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing and monitoring statistical/ML models to detect Fraud, Waste & Abuse in high-volume prescription transactions. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and improve busine...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K *

Drive innovation as an AI Scientist/Actuarial Lead, enhancing statistical and ML models to combat Fraud, Waste & Abuse in high-volume prescription transactions. Collaborate with teams to elevate busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced data science techniques to optimize business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable analytical models that drive actionable ins...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$113K - $277K *

Contribute to mission-critical logistics research in national defense, leveraging data science and statistical modeling to optimize military resource management and enhance equipment readiness for eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $120K *

Shape the future of media analytics by delivering insights and reporting that drive client success. Collaborate across teams to enhance measurement frameworks and optimize marketing performance throug...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $164K *

Lead the charge in advancing quantitative research initiatives, managing a dynamic team to maximize data impact and drive policy influence. Collaborate across teams to ensure rigorous analysis and tim...

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive statistical excellence in oncology clinical trials, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables while collaborating with diverse teams to support impactful research across various health secto...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $92K *

Empower data-driven decisions by conducting rigorous economic research and analysis. As a key contributor to policy insights, you'll translate complex data into actionable reports, driving effective s...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $250K *

Develop and implement quantitative models to analyze performance drivers, enhancing risk-reward strategies in partnership with Portfolio Managers and senior management for optimal portfolio outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance credit decisioning through advanced modeling and analytics. Lead initiatives that improve approval rates and expand credit access while collaborating with cross-function...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $165K *

Lead the charge in shaping data strategy for institutional research that drives decision-making, enhances analytics capabilities, and fosters a culture of data-informed practices across the organizati...

4 weeks ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in statistical strategy for late-stage cardiovascular programs, ensuring methodological rigor and regulatory compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence trial design and de...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Lead programming and quality control initiatives to enhance clinical analysis and reporting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data integrity and compliance, while driving process imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Elevate product discovery by leading data-driven insights that inform new solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex questions into actionable strategies, ensuring analyti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.