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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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$125K - $148K *

Shape the future of qualitative research by leading impactful studies, advising on policy analysis, and fostering partnerships to advance equity in work, education, and health. Drive innovation and co...

Today

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

$293K - $325K *

Transform experimentation methodologies and drive technical strategy to enhance reliability and usability across teams. Collaborate on statistical rigor, and build scalable solutions to complex challe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $150K *

Optimize project outcomes by developing precise estimates for diverse civil works. Collaborate with teams, manage risks, and ensure compliance while mentoring junior staff to enhance overall project e...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing accurate estimates for diverse construction projects, ensuring effective bid preparation, risk management, and collaboration across teams, driving successful deliverables...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join us to architect innovative Relational Foundation Models that enhance enterprise data capabilities. Drive research and development, influence strategy, and mentor teams while contributing to cutti...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic analytics team focusing on audience growth and engagement, utilizing data-driven insights to support key organizational functions and foster partnerships across departments for effectiv...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$171K - $222K *

Transform the landscape of content understanding by leveraging applied machine learning to solve complex challenges, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance creator and viewer experiences through...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping a comprehensive data strategy that drives analytics adoption, enhances service delivery, and optimizes performance across government initiatives through effective data pract...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in shaping data governance and analytics. Collaborate across teams to define metrics, build semantic models, and enhance data accuracy, ensuring every number tells...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $112K *

Support management with complex financial analysis and planning to enhance budgeting, projections, and fiscal objectives. Collaborate across departments to improve financial performance and compliance...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Analyze complex datasets and develop data-driven solutions for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to extract insights using advanced analytical techniques, ensuri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $155K *

Join a team that's transforming data management and AI solutions to enhance risk analytics. Leverage your expertise in quantitative finance and data architecture to drive innovation and optimize data...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $155K *

Drive innovative data solutions and AI strategies to enhance risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement data architectures, ensuring effective governance and operational ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Champion the future of logistics by managing supply chain requirements for PMA-276. Lead planning, coordination, and execution of logistics support, ensuring effective integration and resource allocat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $261K *

Join our dynamic team as a Staff Data Scientist, focusing on monetization strategies, advanced metrics, and impactful A/B testing. Your insights will drive product strategy and revenue optimization fo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and implementation of advanced data analytics to enhance food safety and public health initiatives, collaborating with key stakeholders and leveraging scientific methodologies to...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $95K *

Optimize compensation strategies by conducting analysis, guiding HR, and supporting data-driven decisions to ensure competitive pay practices and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead logistics support activities to enhance U.S. Navy vessel maintenance, modernization, and training. Direct team tasks, manage resources, and ensure material availability while assessing design imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion logistics support activities for U.S. Navy ship modernization projects. Manage lifecycle logistics, ensuring resource allocation and material readiness while providing guidance to junior logi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful credit risk modeling and economic capital analytics, enhancing processes and reporting through advanced AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support risk management ini...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading statistical strategies for clinical trials, ensuring robust study designs and analyses. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced biotech env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $208K *

Unlock statistical leadership in clinical development, guiding Phase I-IV trials. Collaborate across teams to design studies, analyze data, and ensure compliance, while managing timelines and delivera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $208K *

Join a team that's driving statistical leadership in clinical development. Lead biostatistical efforts for Phase I-IV trials, ensuring quality deliverables and collaboration across functions in a dyna...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Advance healthcare by analyzing biosignal data to develop algorithms that enhance patient monitoring and care. Collaborate with researchers to improve clinical outcomes through innovative data solutio...

3 weeks ago

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

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.