Salary distribution
Where Washington statisticians fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $91,730 and $130,230, with a median of $101,890.
Statisticians in Washington: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 316 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $154,600. 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 | 24 | $111,440 |
| Level II — qualified | 70 | $110,431 |
| Level III — experienced | 157 | $160,965 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 48 | $194,920 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Statisticians in Washington. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Data Engineer III | 120 | $170,000 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | DATA ENGINEER III | 23 | $158,400 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Manager III, Data Engineering | 14 | $154,600 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Statistical Research Associate II | 10 | $115,731 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | Manager, Biostatistics | 9 | $103,272 |
| Nordstrom, Inc. | Data Analyst 3 | 7 | $152,000 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | Data Engineer III | 7 | $154,600 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | Data Engineer III | 5 | $154,600 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Data Scientist | 5 | $210,255 |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | Director, Commercial Strategy | 4 | $165,748 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Data Analyst 2 at Nordstrom, Inc.$116,150SeattleDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500914
- Lead Data Analyst at Homesite Group Incorporated$146,086BothellDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-481828
- Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Maplebear Inc.$155,000SeattleDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482663
- Senior Data Scientist II at LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc.$127,430KirklandDecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25337-454149
- Sr Mgr,Business Analytics (IC) at Caremark LLC$125,696SeattleDecided Dec 4, 2025I-200-25330-440128
- Sr. Computational Statistician at Eli Lilly and Company$110,131SeattleDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-435901
- Data Engineer at McKesson Corporation$121,400RedmondDecided Dec 1, 2025I-200-25325-428727
- Asst Dir, Data Science (STP) at Liberty Mutual Group Inc.$127,712SeattleDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-423328
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.
Statisticians pay by experience level in Washington
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 Washington
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 251 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $154,600.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 80 | $154,600 |
| Manager III, Data Engineering | Amazon.com Services LLC | 76 | $170,000 |
| Data Scientist | Meta Platforms, Inc | 25 | $170,000 |
| Business Intelligence Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 24 | $111,550 |
| Senior Biostatistician | PPD Development, L.P. | 10 | $123,363 |
| Statistical Research Associate | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | 7 | $108,716 |
| Data Analyst | Nordstrom, Inc. | 6 | $124,045 |
| Senior Statistical Programmer | Pfizer Inc. | 6 | $110,181 |
| Principal Research Scientist | Meta Platforms, Inc | 5 | $210,255 |
| Asst Dir, Data Science (STP) | Liberty Mutual Group Inc. | 4 | $163,600 |
| Sr. Analyst, Product | Grubhub Holdings Inc. | 4 | $121,446 |
| Applied Scientist | Amazon.com Services LLC | 4 | $171,550 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Statisticians in Washington, by industry
Median offered wage across 315 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $167,650.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 168 | $167,650 |
| Technology and software | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 57 | $154,600 |
| Professional services | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 35 | $110,362 |
| Manufacturing | Eli Lilly and Company | 21 | $119,920 |
| Finance and insurance | Aetna Resources LLC | 16 | $132,111 |
| Healthcare | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | 13 | $114,152 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Gates Foundation | 2 | $140,000 |
| Education | The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 2 | $138,500 |
| Transportation and logistics | Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | 1 | $119,891 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Washington over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 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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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Statisticians in Washington?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Statisticians in Washington is $101,890.
- How does Washington compare to the national median for Statisticians?
- The Washington median is -3.9% versus the BLS national figure of $106,000.
- What is the salary range for Statisticians in Washington?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $80,150 and the 90th-percentile at $155,020, 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.