Statisticians in California. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where California statisticians fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $100,210 and $174,340, with a median of $135,960.
Statisticians in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 705 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $147,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 97 | $92,500 |
| Level II — qualified | 241 | $130,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 219 | $167,107 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 116 | $195,354 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Statisticians in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | Manager, Statistical Programming | 24 | $138,560 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Statisticians - KBGFJG179057-9 | 23 | $150,000 |
| Google LLC | Data Scientist | 22 | $192,500 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Data Engineer III | 21 | $173,992 |
| LendingClub Bank National Association | Risk Manager, Loss Forecasting | 19 | $147,000 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | Biostatistician 2 | 18 | $100,614 |
| Apple Inc. | Data Scientist | 13 | $188,157 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Data Scientist | 12 | $205,617 |
| Analysis Group, Inc. | Senior Analyst - Healthcare | 11 | $110,000 |
| Natera, Inc. | Senior Data Scientist | 11 | $137,218 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Healthcare Data Analyst at Milliman, Inc.$88,200Foster CityWage Level IDecided —I-200-26085-730831
- Manager, Partnership Analytics at Credit Karma, LLC$270,884OaklandWage Level IVDecided —I-200-26084-729613
- Research Data Analyst 1 at The Leland Stanford, Jr University$88,737StanfordWage Level IDecided —I-200-26084-730237
- Senior Fraud Strategy Analyst at LendingClub Bank National Association$105,000San FranciscoWage Level IIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26084-727353
- Sr. Data Scientist at Caremark LLC$138,145Palo AltoWage Level IDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-727054
- Data Scientist at City of Hope National Medical Center$115,360DuarteWage Level IDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-719965
- Staff Marketing Applied Scientist at Uber Technologies, Inc.$225,200San FranciscoWage Level IVDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-715583
- Assoc Director, Biostatistics at KITE PHARMA INC.$167,440WalnutWage Level IIIDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-712618
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Statisticians pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Statisticians specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 391 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Scientist at a median of $166,054.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 128 | $166,054 |
| Manager, Statistical Programming | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 55 | $164,300 |
| Biostatistician | The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 42 | $112,060 |
| Data Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 27 | $173,100 |
| Statisticians - KBGFJG179057-9 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 23 | $150,000 |
| Senior Statistical Programmer | IQVIA RDS Inc. | 22 | $137,530 |
| Sr. Software Engineer, Machine Learning | LinkedIn Corporation | 18 | $167,107 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Adobe Inc. | 17 | $180,000 |
| Data Analyst | INDUS GROUP INC. | 16 | $138,300 |
| Statistical Analyst | Tigermed-BDM Inc | 15 | $124,800 |
| Associate Director, Statistical Programming | Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 14 | $188,157 |
| Statistician | The University of Southern California | 14 | $90,005 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Statisticians in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 705 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $139,901.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 209 | $139,901 |
| Technology and software | Google LLC | 199 | $167,107 |
| Manufacturing | Apple Inc. | 85 | $157,000 |
| Finance and insurance | LendingClub Bank National Association | 76 | $145,683 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 53 | $167,107 |
| Education | The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 49 | $87,324 |
| Healthcare | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | 24 | $95,524 |
| Media and entertainment | Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. | 4 | $148,451 |
| Energy and utilities | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 2 | $160,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Federal Express Corporation | 2 | $181,790 |
| Real estate | The Hertz Corporation | 1 | $139,901 |
| Government and public sector | California Department of Public Health | 1 | $96,540 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Mathematics
Basic skill
- 4.7 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
Mathematical Reasoning
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Number Facility
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- 02
Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
- 03
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
- 04
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
- 05
Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
- 06
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- 07
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
- 08
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+8.4%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for statisticians in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$202,840
- San Diego$131,860
- Sacramento$117,870
- Los Angeles$116,200
- Riverside$86,430
- San Francisco—
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Statisticians in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Statisticians in California is $135,960.
- How does California compare to the national median for Statisticians?
- The California median is +29.0% versus the BLS national figure of $105,405.
- What is the salary range for Statisticians in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $69,890 and the 90th-percentile at $205,210, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Statisticians a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 8.4% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Statisticians?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.