Statisticians Salary in New York

Statisticians in New York earn the most in New York (average $145,760 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($105,100), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the statisticians average at $146,430 and the median at $136,020 for 1,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $115,700.

Statisticians average salary by city in New York

New York$145,760
Rochester$120,770
Buffalo$105,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$145,760	$137,510	$102,390	$103,196	113
Rochester	$120,770	$131,140	$98,160	$87,594	97
Buffalo	$105,100	$104,240	$81,640	$77,510	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are 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 New York

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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