Statisticians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $149,400 +44.6% vs national
Median hourly $71.83
10th percentile $46,590
90th percentile $227,160
Employed locally 830
National median $103,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,590
    25th
    $83,990
    50th (median)
    $149,400
    75th
    $181,150
    90th
    $227,160

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Statisticians salary vs area income 112% Median Statisticians salary is 12% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $140,610
    Boulder, CO $136,670

    Nearby metros — Statisticians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $177,740
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $136,340
    California $127,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,760
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $123,100
    North Carolina $122,630

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $174,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other $157,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $145,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $85,010
    Data Scientists $166,300
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $160,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Statisticians make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Statisticians in San Francisco, CA is $71.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.21 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Statisticians salaries?

    The median Statisticians salary in San Francisco, CA is 44.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Statisticians (10th percentile) earn around $46,590 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,990.