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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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining financial analysis in a dynamic SaaS environment. You'll play a crucial role in shaping forecasts, budgets, and insights while enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of ou...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $300K *

Develop and implement mid-frequency systematic trading strategies through rigorous statistical analysis and innovative market predictions, utilizing advanced programming skills and collaboration with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with game designers to develop and analyze slot machine math models, ensuring optimal gameplay experiences. Lead software development efforts using C# or C++. Collaborate on innovative ideas an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Unlock insights as a Senior Data Scientist, leveraging advanced analytics and causal inference to drive data-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies and measur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $216K *

Transform cyber defense operations by leveraging advanced data analysis and machine learning. Collaborate with teams to develop models, visualize data, and support decision-making processes in a dynam...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K *

Champion sustainable investing by leveraging quantitative analysis and data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics platforms and drive impactful reporting for diverse...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $308K *

Unlock potential by leading statistical strategies in clinical research, enhancing drug development through innovative methodologies, and driving data-driven decisions across multidisciplinary teams t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $308K *

Join a team that's redefining statistical leadership in clinical research. Drive innovative study designs, enhance drug development effectiveness, and influence critical decisions through data-driven...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $308K *

Shape the future of drug development by leading statistical strategies and innovative methodologies. Collaborate across teams to enhance clinical research, ensuring data-driven decisions and regulator...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in data science for defense production systems. Lead projects, collaborate with Navy sponsors, and synthesize complex analyses to inform strategic decisions while mentorin...

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

$225K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile app performance through data science. Lead the development of predictive models and insights that drive product decisions and enhance system health in a high-impac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K *

Transform the landscape of U.S. demographic research by analyzing immigration trends and race/ethnicity. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful insights through rigorous data analysis an...

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

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Transform demographic research by analyzing U.S. immigration data, identifying key trends, and communicating findings to diverse audiences. Manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment while en...

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

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team implementing data-driven solutions that transform organizations. Collaborate with clients at every level, leveraging your expertise in data strategy, analytics, an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion data-driven insights by analyzing transaction and reconciliation data. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to identify trends, operational risks, and improvement opportunities, enhancin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive high-impact machine learning initiatives, transforming complex data into robust risk signals. Lead projects addressing ethical fraud detection and identity verification challenges, while mentori...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $195K *

Champion innovation in data science, driving robust risk signal development and detection methods. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate fraud prevention and identity verification efforts, empower...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building innovative fraud detection models using high-scale data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence data and design advanced risk signals for real-time identity v...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $380K *

Join our Data Science team to shape marketing strategies through data-driven insights, driving growth and effectiveness in AI initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance custom...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $380K *

Elevate our marketing strategies by leveraging data science expertise to drive impactful campaigns, measure success, and optimize user engagement within a collaborative, innovative team focused on enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driven by data analysis, predictive modeling, and collaboration to shape strategic decisions and enhance business processes in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $195K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by developing innovative models and algorithms. Collaborate closely with engineering to transform insights into production-level solutions, guiding your...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $135K *

Advance educational research by analyzing data and synthesizing findings to enhance student access to advanced courses. Collaborate with stakeholders to design studies, build dashboards, and communica...

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2 days ago

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

$120K - $185K *

Transform patient outcomes by leading psychometric research efforts, guiding strategic design and analysis of clinical assessments, and driving innovation within interdisciplinary teams committed to a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $185K *

Pioneer innovative psychometric approaches in interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical outcome assessments. Lead research strategies, design robust analyses, and effectively communicate results to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.