How much does a statistician make in California?
$136,000a year
Median yearly pay for statisticians in California. That is $65.37 an hour or $11,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.37
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,890Median: $136,000Highest 10%: $205,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,890 | $33.60 | |
| 25th | $100,200 | $48.18 | |
| Median | $136,000 | $65.37 | |
| 75th | $174,300 | $83.82 | |
| 90th | $205,200 | $98.66 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $202,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $131,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $117,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $116,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $86,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for statisticians.
| 1. District of Columbia | $140,700 |
| 2. New York | $136,000 |
| 3. California | $136,000 |
| 4. Maryland | $132,600 |
| 5. Illinois | $119,800 |
| 6. New Jersey | $118,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a statistician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $65.37 ($136,000 a year).
Do statisticians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $136,000 against $105,700 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for statistician pay?
California ranks 3 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays statisticians the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $202,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.