Statisticians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $121,150 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.25
10th percentile $45,690
90th percentile $181,900
Employed locally 270
National median $103,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,690
    25th
    $71,230
    50th (median)
    $121,150
    75th
    $147,160
    90th
    $181,900

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Statisticians salary vs area income 118% Median Statisticians salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $149,400
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $136,340
    California $127,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,760
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $123,100

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $113,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,990
    Data Scientists $127,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Statisticians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Statisticians in San Diego, CA is $58.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Statisticians salaries?

    The median Statisticians salary in San Diego, CA is 17.3% above 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Statisticians (10th percentile) earn around $45,690 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,230.