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Biostatisticians

Median Salary
104,110
Job Outlook
+11%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 2,500 openings for mathematicians and statisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$41,090

10%

$104,110

Median

$128,640

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    58%

  • Doctoral degree

    29%

  • Bachelor's degree

    12%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Mathematics, General
  • Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
  • Biostatistics
  • Applied Statistics, General
  • Data Science, General
  • Business Analytics
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Business Statistics
  • Educational Statistics and Research Methods
  • Applied Mathematics, General
  • Statistics, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Biometry/Biometrics
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • Data Analytics, General
  • Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
  • Statistics, Other
  • Data Analytics, Other
  • Data Science, Other
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
  • Mathematical Economics

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Biology
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.