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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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving data-driven insights within a core business unit. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendations that enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform data into actionable insights by defining key business problems, driving outcomes, and collaborating across teams. Leverage your analytical expertise to influence decisions and enhance perfo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Analyze complex business problems and drive data-driven insights to enhance decision-making across key business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics, build reports, and recommend act...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Support our data-driven teams by defining key problems, analyzing metrics, and driving impactful outcomes across business areas like growth, product, or AI, while collaborating effectively with stakeh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join our Data Science & Analytics team to drive impactful insights and recommendations for core business areas through innovative analytical methods and direct stakeholder communication. Be a key play...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform data insights into actionable strategies by collaborating across business units. Drive impactful decisions through effective problem definition, analytical rigor, and clear communication, ul...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform business insight into action! Lead analytics in core areas, define problems, extract insights, and influence strategic outcomes with data-driven recommendations that empower teams to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Innovate within government programs by leveraging data science expertise to analyze, model, and visualize complex datasets. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights while ensuring compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $146K *

Lead the design and optimization of automated data integration infrastructure, ensuring accurate and secure data pipelines across diverse platforms while minimizing manual handling and enhancing data...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K *

Empower state leaders by leveraging data analytics to drive impactful policy reforms. As a Senior Policy Data Analyst, you'll design and execute analytical strategies, translating complex data into ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Empower change by leveraging data analytics to drive impactful policy reforms. As a Senior Policy Data Analyst, you'll lead complex analyses, collaborate with state partners, and translate insights in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and guide engineering staff in machine...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Engage in innovative data management and analysis to enhance public health initiatives. Collaborate with experts to transform complex data into actionable insights, driving improvements in surveillanc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career as a data analytics professional, supporting client engagements through insightful analysis and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital products and d...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $195K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing advanced AI and machine learning solutions, driving impactful data science initiatives across critical business areas to enhance decision-making, risk mana...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$500K+*

The Research Engineer, Agents role at Anthropic involves developing and optimizing agentic systems powered by Claude, focusing on enhancing performance and usability for complex tasks. Candidates will...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

The Research Engineer, Agents role at Anthropic involves developing and optimizing agentic systems powered by Claude, focusing on enhancing performance and usability for complex tasks. Candidates will...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

The Research Engineer, Agents role at Anthropic involves developing and optimizing agentic systems powered by Claude, focusing on enhancing performance and usability for complex tasks. Candidates will...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Optimize project estimations for entertainment projects by coordinating with teams, managing proposals, and ensuring client visions are met. Collaborate with sales and engineering staff to enhance bid...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$116K - $120K *

Innovate at the forefront of data analysis, leveraging advanced tools to support critical investigations and policy initiatives. Collaborate with legal teams to uncover insights that drive impactful d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $157K *

Oversee the design and deployment of AI-driven solutions in finance, integrating advanced analytics and automation to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency while collaborating across busi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $188K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic Underwriting Data Analyst team, driving data analysis and infrastructure development to support underwriting operations and enhance client acquisition and retenti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $157K *

Empower a dynamic team of Underwriting Data Analysts to enhance data-driven decision-making, manage operations, and develop innovative solutions that support underwriting processes for new and existin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $172K *

Lead a dynamic team of Underwriting Data Analysts, driving data analysis and infrastructure development to support underwriting operations and enhance client acquisition and retention efforts...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $269K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical trial statistics to drive impactful outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee statistical analyses and ensure compliance, while effectively man...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.