Statisticians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $100,490 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.31
10th percentile $62,610
90th percentile $172,020
National median $103,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,610
    25th
    $73,770
    50th (median)
    $100,490
    75th
    $118,630
    90th
    $172,020

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Statisticians salary vs area income 142% Median Statisticians salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Statisticians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $177,740
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $164,290
    New York $150,240
    Ames, IA $150,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $149,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $140,610

    Nearby metros — Statisticians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $177,740
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $164,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $140,610
    Rochester, NY $110,140

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,710
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,310
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,540
    Data Scientists $97,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Statisticians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Statisticians in Buffalo, NY is $48.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.04 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Statisticians salaries?

    The median Statisticians salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.7% below the national median of $103,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Statisticians in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Statisticians (10th percentile) earn around $62,610 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,770.