📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Statistician Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Very High Demand

Average
$148,901
per year
Median
$140,836
per year
Hourly
$71.59
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
📊
Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$93,168
25th Percentile — Junior$123,448
50th Percentile — Median$140,836
75th Percentile — Senior$191,578
90th Percentile — Top Earners$218,038
💡 Top-earning Statisticians in California make up to $218,038 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
📈
Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$112.3k
2021
$118.8k
2022
$125.7k
2023
$133.0k
2024
$140.7k
2025
$148.9k
2026
📈 Statistician salaries in California have followed the national trend with 5.8% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
🗺️
Statistician Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $230,797 +55.0% Very High
San Diego $220,373 +48.0% Very High
San Jose $256,110 +72.0% Very High
San Francisco $275,467 +85.0% Very High
Fresno $160,813 +8.0% Very High
Sacramento $181,659 +22.0% Very High
Long Beach $215,906 +45.0% Very High
Bakersfield $160,813 +8.0% Very High
Anaheim $211,439 +42.0% Very High
Santa Ana $208,461 +40.0% Very High
Riverside $190,593 +28.0% Very High
Stockton $175,703 +18.0% Very High
Irvine $230,797 +55.0% Very High
San Bernardino $175,703 +18.0% Very High
Modesto $166,769 +12.0% Very High
Fontana $181,659 +22.0% Very High
Moreno Valley $171,236 +15.0% Very High
Glendale $220,373 +48.0% Very High
Fremont $238,242 +60.0% Very High
🔍
Statistician Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Statisticians. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $148,901 per year, California's Statistician salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $93,168–$123,448, while experienced Statisticians can command $191,578–$218,038.

Looking ahead, the Statistician profession in California is projected to grow at 5.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
⚖️
Compare with Similar Jobs
Related career salary benchmarks
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Statistician salary in California is $148,901 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $104,860.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Statisticians the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Statistician employment.
  • At $148,901/year, California Statistician salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $104,860/year.