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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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$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and integrity. In this role, you'll manage month-end close processes, support audits, and enhance accounting practices while mentoring junio...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $85K *

Lead the planning and execution of diverse research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets while fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $135K *

Unlock the potential of AI by designing and implementing advanced agentic systems and LLM-powered applications that enhance scientific research capabilities with a focus on developing reliable, produc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $85K *

Analyze investment risks and enhance compliance strategies within a dynamic team. Contribute to risk management across diverse asset classes while developing your expertise in a collaborative environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $167K *

Discover the opportunity to advance your career by leading innovative statistical projects, leveraging real-world data insights to shape healthcare decisions, and collaborating with diverse teams to e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by providing essential support for payroll, benefits, and tax accounting processes. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while managing multiple pri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Join us to leverage your AML modeling expertise to enhance quantitative risk analytics and support compliance initiatives. Collaborate across teams to develop and validate models that mitigate financi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Take ownership of quantitative risk analysis, leveraging AML expertise to enhance risk models and compliance strategies in a regulated financial environment while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $110K *

Champion operational excellence by leveraging your expertise in private market asset data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, streamline processes, and drive product impr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by managing asset data workflows, ensuring quality, and collaborating across teams to enhance product offerings in the private markets ecosystem. Develop expertise while s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Lead the charge in paid media analytics, connecting strategy and performance across integrated marketing programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation and optimize campaign measurement...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $145K *

Transform client strategies by leading paid media analytics and measurement. Collaborate across teams to optimize campaigns, drive insights, and establish reporting frameworks that enhance performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$87K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing risk adjustment and quality improvement processes across multiple departments, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives for healthcare pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving actuarial excellence through innovative reserving analyses and strategic projects, enhancing practices while collaborating with business partners to support key i...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving actuarial excellence through innovative reserving analyses and strategic projects, enhancing industry practices while collaborating with business partners to comm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Optimize actuarial practices by leading reserving projects, conducting analyses, and communicating insights to stakeholders. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting and support strategic initiativ...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Analyze actuarial models and data to support reserving projects and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance practices and lead projects, ensuring alignment with industry trends and regulatory req...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading innovative RWE analyses in oncology, shaping drug development with real-world insights. Leverage advanced statistical methods and AI tools to drive impactful research and fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $170K *

Drive innovation in oncology research by leading real-world evidence studies. Collaborate with pharma clients to transform complex data into actionable insights, utilizing advanced methodologies and A...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative RWE analyses in oncology. Drive insights from complex data, implement advanced statistical methods, and leverage AI tools to enhance research efforts. Collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming investment data management by collaborating with stakeholders to define data needs, develop models, and enhance data quality. Contribute to strategic projects while fos...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $170K *

Empower the actuarial reporting process by ensuring accurate US Statutory, GAAP, and Tax reporting. Collaborate with finance teams to analyze financial results, support audits, and drive process impro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to deliver critical insights that enhance product innovation and drive strategic decision making in healthcare...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer advanced analytical methods to derive insights impacting member behavior, product innovation, and operational efficiency, collaborating across teams in a hybrid work model to enhance business...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Help us unlock insights through advanced analytics, driving product innovation and enhancing operational effectiveness to meet member needs within a collaborative and dynamic work environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.