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Statisticians vs. Computer User Support Specialists: Who Earns More?

Statisticianss out-earn Computer User Support Specialistss by $44K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Statisticianss land at $105,650 and Computer User Support Specialistss at $61,860. The education gap is real: statistician programs typically require bachelor's degree, while computer user support specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Statisticianss is District of Columbia ($140,670); for Computer User Support Specialistss it's District of Columbia ($80,950).

Statisticians
Computer User Support Specialists
Median salary
$105,650
$61,860
Hourly rate
$50.79/hr
$29.74/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$64,000
$40,980
Senior level (90th %)
$174,050
$100,540
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
29,030
717,190
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Technology
Technology
Top-paying state
District of Columbia
District of Columbia

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Statisticians median pay.

State
Statisticians
Computer User Support Specialists
District of Columbia
$140,670
$80,950
New York
$136,020
$72,560
California
$135,960
$79,570
Maryland
$132,620
$64,750
New Jersey
$118,280
$64,470
Virginia
$114,920
$65,040
Colorado
$109,660
$71,900
Delaware
$109,570
$62,160
Washington
$105,650
$75,220
Connecticut
$102,860
$70,210
Rhode Island
$102,620
$62,510
Massachusetts
$96,710
$75,070
Oregon
$93,620
$62,840
Vermont
$82,210
$63,030
Arizona
$79,640
$61,410

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Statisticianss or Computer User Support Specialistss?

Statisticianss earn more nationally. The median is $105,650 for Statisticianss versus $61,860 for Computer User Support Specialistss, a difference of $44K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Statisticians or Computer User Support Specialists?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Statisticians or Computer User Support Specialists?

Statisticians typically requires bachelor's degree. Computer User Support Specialists requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Statisticianss get paid the most?

District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Statisticianss at $140,670/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Statisticians vs. Computer User Support Specialists pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Statisticianss earn $140,670 vs. $80,950 for Computer User Support Specialistss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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