How much does a statistician make in Chicago?
$122,200a year
Median yearly pay for statisticians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $58.74 an hour or $10,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.74
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,800Median: $122,200Highest 10%: $175,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,800 | $41.25 | |
| 25th | $99,050 | $47.62 | |
| Median | $122,200 | $58.74 | |
| 75th | $143,800 | $69.15 | |
| 90th | $175,300 | $84.26 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for statisticians.
| St. Louis, MO | $80,950 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $147,500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $143,800 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $135,600 |
| Software Developer | $134,400 |
| Mathematician | $131,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | $125,300 |
| Actuary | $113,700 |
| Database Administrator | $109,700 |
| Data Scientist | $107,600 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a statistician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $58.74 ($122,200 a year).
Do statisticians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $122,200 against $105,700 nationally, 16% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $119,800, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for statistician pay?
12 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a statistician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,300 or more.
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.