Statisticians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $177,740 +72.1% vs national
Median hourly $85.45
10th percentile $131,590
90th percentile $219,580
Employed locally 420
National median $103,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $131,590
    25th
    $143,920
    50th (median)
    $177,740
    75th
    $190,140
    90th
    $219,580

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Statisticians salary vs area income 113% Median Statisticians salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Statisticians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Boulder, CO $136,670

    Nearby metros — Statisticians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    North Carolina $122,630

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$208,270
    Computer Occupations, All Other$168,070
    Computer Systems Analysts$160,800
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$165,700
    Data Scientists$173,160
    Computer User Support Specialists$80,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Statisticians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Statisticians in San Jose, CA is $85.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.81 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Statisticians salaries?

    The median Statisticians salary in San Jose, CA is 72.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Statisticians (10th percentile) earn around $131,590 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,920.