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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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$267K - $361K *

Drive biostatistical strategy for Oncology, influencing drug development and regulatory approaches. Lead innovation and talent development while collaborating across teams to enhance patient-centric m...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading comprehensive analysis and reporting initiatives. Collaborate across departments to optimize data systems and enhance decision-making through advance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis and psychometrics to drive innovative assessment solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through advan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$102K - $197K *

Join a team that's shaping defense strategies through advanced operations research. Leverage your analytical expertise to assess complex military programs and influence key decision-making processes i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$211K - $266K *

Drive impactful data science initiatives by leveraging AI/ML to enhance cybersecurity analytics. Collaborate with a diverse team to modernize workflows and translate complex data insights into actiona...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $161K *

Drive advancements in NLP by developing automated solutions for language data tokenization and enhancing model performance through evaluation against human annotations, ensuring high-quality language...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $161K *

Elevate your career by developing automated NLP solutions that enhance language data processing. Collaborate on innovative projects to improve tokenization and model performance, driving advancements...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Transform the future of national security by leveraging data science to solve complex warfighting challenges. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop analytical models and enhance decision-making pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage actively in the development and optimization of data solutions using Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, and SQL. Embrace hands-on technical challenges while supporting enterprise analytics and ensu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $116K *

Shape the future of infectious disease research by managing and analyzing complex clinical trial data. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support scientific projects and ensure data integrit...

3 weeks ago

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

$92K - $130K *

Develop innovative actuarial models and enhance existing ones to uncover data trends. Collaborate with a team to drive results in Medicaid and Medicare initiatives, contributing to impactful solutions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $115K *

Grow your career with a leading quantitative research team, where you'll advise clients, design innovative methodologies, and drive impactful decisions through advanced analytics and strategic insight...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying advanced analytics and AI solutions using Azure Databricks. Collaborate with clients to transform business challenges into scalable, explainable models for m...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate analytics solutions by designing and operationalizing advanced data science applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to bridge business needs and technical insights, ensuring scalable, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $159K *

Lead the charge in data science innovation by managing a team of experts to develop predictive models and optimize workflows, ensuring data integrity and compliance while delivering actionable insight...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing financial market prediction through cutting-edge causal inference research. As a key contributor, you'll develop innovative models and apply machine learning techniq...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Explore your potential as you leverage cutting-edge methodologies in causal inference research within a dynamic finance-focused ML team, driving innovation and collaboration for impactful market predi...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $211K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative data solutions that enhance business workflows and drive automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into actionable insigh...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $358K *

Transform the future of geriatrics research by leading innovative studies, mentoring emerging scientists, and securing funding to advance knowledge in aging and palliative care. Collaborate with a dyn...

6 days ago

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

$70K - $118K *

Optimize model risk management by collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance model governance across various business units, driving effective projec...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading quantitative research initiatives, collaborating with teams, and enhancing data systems to amplify organizational impact and foster community engagem...

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

$145K - $175K *

Champion statistical leadership for early oncology projects, driving innovation in clinical research, safety assessments, and regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion statistical leadership in clinical trials and product life-cycle management. Collaborate with multifunctional teams to develop robust methodologies and drive innovation in data analysis, ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $131K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role combining financial analysis and capital markets. Leverage forecasting, robust analytics, and strategic insights to drive decisions, collaborate across teams...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $131K *

Transform financial insights into actionable strategies in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to drive forecasting, capital planning, and market analyses that inform key business decision...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.