How much does a Biostatistician make?

Updated Sep 22, 2023

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$105,420 / yrTotal Pay
$92,931 / yrBase Pay
$12,490 / yrAdditional Pay

$105,420

 / yr
$71K$158K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Biostatistician is $105,420 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $92,931 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,490 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Biostatistician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Biostatistician in United States. Employers include Genentech, Natera and Regeneron.

1
Genentech
Genentech
$139,398/yr
145 open jobs
2
Natera
$116,714/yr
6
MaxisIT
$106,495/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Biostatistician in United States

1Genentech$139,398
2Natera$116,714
3Regeneron$110,009
4TechData Service Company$108,581
5Premier Research$107,217
6MaxisIT$106,495
7Symbiance$106,410
8The Emmes Company$104,888
9Johnson & Johnson$104,436
10Parexel$104,092

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Parexel
4
BiostatisticianSee 1,625 salaries from all locations

$104,092

 / yr
TechData Service Company
4.2
BiostatisticianSee 48 salaries from all locations

$108,581

 / yr
PPD
3.9
BiostatisticianSee 37 salaries from all locations

$98,655

 / yr
Cleveland Clinic
3.7
BiostatisticianSee 36 salaries from all locations

$89,338

 / yr
MaxisIT
3.8
BiostatisticianSee 27 salaries from all locations

$106,495

 / yr
The Emmes Company
3.6
BiostatisticianSee 25 salaries from all locations

$104,888

 / yr
Yale University
4.2
BiostatisticianSee 18 salaries from all locations

$82,102

 / yr

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Medpace
3.3
Biostatistician ISee 17 salaries from all locations

$97,563

 / yr
Labcorp
3.7
BiostatisticianSee 17 salaries from all locations

$92,576

 / yr
Emory University
4.1
BiostatisticianSee 16 salaries from all locations

$83,297

 / yr
The Johns Hopkins University
4.1
BiostatisticianSee 16 salaries from all locations

$85,461

 / yr
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
3.9
BiostatisticianSee 14 salaries from all locations

$87,532

 / yr
University of Pennsylvania
4.2
BiostatisticianSee 14 salaries from all locations

$85,950

 / yr
Mayo Clinic
3.9
BiostatisticianSee 13 salaries from all locations

$91,154

 / yr
Genentech
4.2
BiostatisticianSee 13 salaries from all locations

$139,398

 / yr
The University of Texas Medical Branch
4
BiostatisticianSee 13 salaries from all locations

$90,912

 / yr
Henry M. Jackson Foundation
3.7
BiostatisticianSee 11 salaries from all locations

$92,802

 / yr
Marlabs
3.6
BiostatisticianSee 11 salaries from all locations

$96,551

 / yr
Johnson & Johnson
4.2
BiostatisticianSee 11 salaries from all locations

$104,436

 / yr
Massachusetts General Hospital
4
BiostatisticianSee 11 salaries from all locations

$93,589

 / yr
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Biostatistician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Parexel Biostatistician salaries - 1,625 salaries reported$104,092/yr
TechData Service Company Biostatistician salaries - 48 salaries reported$108,581/yr
PPD Biostatistician salaries - 37 salaries reported$98,655/yr
Cleveland Clinic Biostatistician salaries - 36 salaries reported$89,338/yr
MaxisIT Biostatistician salaries - 27 salaries reported$106,495/yr
The Emmes Company Biostatistician salaries - 25 salaries reported$104,888/yr
Yale University Biostatistician salaries - 18 salaries reported$82,102/yr
Medpace Biostatistician I salaries - 17 salaries reported$97,563/yr
Labcorp Biostatistician salaries - 17 salaries reported$92,576/yr
Emory University Biostatistician salaries - 16 salaries reported$83,297/yr
The Johns Hopkins University Biostatistician salaries - 16 salaries reported$85,461/yr
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Biostatistician salaries - 14 salaries reported$87,532/yr
University of Pennsylvania Biostatistician salaries - 14 salaries reported$85,950/yr
Mayo Clinic Biostatistician salaries - 13 salaries reported$91,154/yr
Genentech Biostatistician salaries - 13 salaries reported$139,398/yr
The University of Texas Medical Branch Biostatistician salaries - 13 salaries reported$90,912/yr
Henry M. Jackson Foundation Biostatistician salaries - 11 salaries reported$92,802/yr
Marlabs Biostatistician salaries - 11 salaries reported$96,551/yr
Johnson & Johnson Biostatistician salaries - 11 salaries reported$104,436/yr
Massachusetts General Hospital Biostatistician salaries - 11 salaries reported$93,589/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Biostatistician in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Biostatistician in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $106,495, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $106,410, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $102,376, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $100,962, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $96,684.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$106,495

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$106,410

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$102,376

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$100,962

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$96,684

    4% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Biostatistician are TechData Service Company, MaxisIT, and Marlabs.

TechData Service CompanyTechData Service Company$108,581/yr
MaxisITMaxisIT$106,495/yr
MarlabsMarlabs$96,551/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?

Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

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Biostatistician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$37

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Biostatistician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Biostatistician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$121,000

/yr

$116K | $5K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Biostatistician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$118,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Biostatistician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$122,500

/yr

$113K | $10K

Submitted 3 days ago

<1 year
3 days ago
Biostatistician

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$79,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

7-9 years
3 days ago
Biostatistician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$116,000

/yr

$115K | $1K

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Biostatistician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago
Biostatistician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago

Biostatistician pay FAQ

The average salary for a Biostatistician is $105,420 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2798 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Biostatistician employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Biostatistician in United States is $130,636 per year.

The lowest salary for a Biostatistician in United States is $85,691 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Biostatistician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Biostatistician.

Biostatistician salaries and job security are both high, reflecting the field’s rapid growth and high educational barriers to entry. Biostatisticians who work for pharmaceutical companies or other private sector firms generally earn more than those who work for colleges or universities. The world’s renewed focus on the dangers of infectious diseases is projected to lead to increased funding opportunities at the intersection of public health and biostatistics. Candidates with expertise in both these subfields may command especially lucrative pay.

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Glassdoor's anonymous ratings indicate that 77% of biostatisticians consider their current salary satisfactory. Many can also make additional pay on top of their salary averaging $12,489.64 through overtime compensation, profit sharing, and cash bonuses for high-quality work throughout the year.

If you want to improve your job performance and increase your value to your employer, learn more about commonly used software and systems in your field, such as BSC, SQL, and SAS. Another way to increase you earning power is to get an advanced degree, such as a master's or graduate degree in statistics or computer science, so you stand out from those with only a bachelor's. Any experience you have in the role can increase your salary, but if you have prior experience consulting in a related field, you may be able to command a higher starting pay.

Negotiating a raise or a higher starting salary is a common occurrence for every job. Before you start the process, make sure you know what the average salary is for a local biostatistician with your level of experience. Then you can compare new biostatistician job postings to your current salary to judge what a reasonable compensation would be. A good rule is to ask for 10% to 20% above your current salary or the job offer, but keep in mind where the initial amount was compared to the market rate.

About 76.84% of Biostatistician professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $12,490 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Biostatistician in United States as a good salary.

Biostatistician professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $71,185 and $157,920 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $105,420 following the average career path of a Biostatistician.

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