Statisticians Salary in California

Statisticians in California earn the most in San Jose (average $182,700 a year) and the least in Riverside ($99,850), across the 5 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the statisticians average at $140,780 and the median at $135,960 for 2,480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $115,700.

Statisticians average salary by city in California

San Jose$182,700
San Diego$130,820
Los Angeles$120,430
Sacramento$114,920
Riverside$99,850

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Jose	$182,700	$202,840	$155,600	$123,242	110
San Diego	$130,820	$131,860	$98,260	$92,607	112
Los Angeles	$120,430	$116,200	$91,430	$86,445	114
Sacramento	$114,920	$117,870	$97,950	$83,081	107
Riverside	$99,850	$86,430	$80,170	$73,880	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Statisticians salary in other states

Statisticians salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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