Statisticians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $178,400 or more. The middle half of statisticians in Washington earn between $116,900 and $156,750.
- $97K10th
- $117K25th
- $137KMedian
- $157K75th
- $178K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,900 | $11,492 | $66.30 |
| Median | $136,660 | $11,388 | $65.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $116,900 | $9,742 | $56.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $156,750 | $13,062 | $75.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Statisticians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Statisticians in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($137,760) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($115,700). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $105,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $137,900 | $136,660 | $97,160 | $178,400 | 3,220 |
| Washington, D.C. | $137,760 | $140,670 | $80,980 | $185,220 | 550 |
| United States | $115,700 | $105,650 | $64,000 | $174,050 | 29,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Statisticians salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $137,900, a single filer in Washington takes home about $96,768 a year, or $8,064 a month and $3,722 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $100,094 | $8,341 |
| Working in MD | $99,072 | $8,256 |
| Working in VA | $98,406 | $8,200 |
| Working in DC | $96,768 | $8,064 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for statisticians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $137,900 buys what about $126,649 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Statisticians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$112,540
- Charlottesville, VA$115,260
- Richmond, VA$83,550
- Harrisburg, PA$85,250
- Lancaster, PA$86,220
- Philadelphia, PA$117,210
Highest-paying cities for statisticians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,700).
- San Jose, CA$182,700
- Raleigh, NC$149,420
- New York, NY$145,760
- Boulder, CO$140,220
- Washington, DC$137,900
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Statisticians salary in Washington: questions
How much do statisticians make an hour in Washington?
$66.30 an hour on average, and $65.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level statisticians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $116,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the statisticians take-home pay in Washington?
About $96,768 a year ($8,064 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,900.
Do statisticians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($115,700).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2041; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.50, this job is 5.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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