Statisticians Salary
The median pay for a statisticians in Salem, OR is $93,620/year ($45.01/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $113K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.65), that's roughly $90,323 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,560/month, or 26.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $94K get you in Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Salem’s Regional Price Parity (103.65). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Salem
Pay for statisticians in Salem runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $106K. Rent runs $1,560/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 103.65) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for statisticians in metros near Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $94K | $89K |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $106K | $95K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $116K | $102K |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $203K | $184K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Salem, OR
Entry-level statisticians (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $94K. Top earners bring in $113K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
Statisticians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Statisticians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $141K | +33% | 550 |
| New York | $136K | +29% | 1,220 |
| California | $136K | +29% | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $133K | +26% | 2,730 |
| Illinois | $120K | +13% | 480 |
| New Jersey | $118K | +12% | 880 |
| North Carolina | $116K | +10% | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $115K | +9% | 460 |
| Virginia | $115K | +9% | 720 |
| Kentucky | $113K | +7% | 80 |
| Kansas | $112K | +6% | 80 |
| Colorado | $110K | +4% | 780 |
| Delaware | $110K | +4% | 70 |
| Indiana | $109K | +3% | 230 |
| Florida | $108K | +2% | 550 |
| Wisconsin | $107K | +1% | 250 |
| Arkansas | $106K | +0% | 570 |
| Washington | $106K | +0% | 2,960 |
| Texas | $103K | -3% | 1,390 |
| Connecticut | $103K | -3% | 490 |
| Michigan | $103K | -3% | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $103K | -3% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $98K | -7% | 530 |
| Ohio | $98K | -7% | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $97K | -8% | 2,480 |
| New Hampshire | $96K | -9% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $94K | -11% | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $94K | -11% | 600 |
| Oklahoma | $90K | -15% | 50 |
| Utah | $89K | -16% | 300 |
| Maine | $86K | -19% | 80 |
| West Virginia | $85K | -20% | 90 |
| New Mexico | $84K | -20% | 230 |
| Nebraska | $83K | -21% | 140 |
| Vermont | $82K | -22% | N/A |
| Iowa | $80K | -24% | 250 |
| Nevada | $80K | -25% | 50 |
| Arizona | $80K | -25% | 440 |
| Hawaii | $77K | -27% | 90 |
| Alabama | $76K | -28% | 200 |
| Louisiana | $76K | -28% | 70 |
| North Dakota | $76K | -28% | 40 |
| Missouri | $66K | -37% | 680 |
| South Carolina | $65K | -38% | 240 |
| Mississippi | $65K | -39% | 80 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a statistician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $94K, rent takes 28.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,560/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for statisticians in Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new statisticians typically earn — is $65K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,875/month. At HUD’s $1,560/month FMR, rent would take 40% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is statistician a high-paying job in Salem?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $94K here vs. $106K nationally.
How does Salem compare to the national average for statisticians?
Salem pays $94K median vs. the U.S. average of $106K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.65), the purchasing-power equivalent is $90K — below the national median.
How much do statisticians make in Salem, OR?
The median is $93,620 a year, that works out to about $45 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,590, and experienced statisticians can clear $113,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $94K enough to live in Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,549/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,560/month, which eats 28.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a statisticians salary go in Salem?
Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 103.65 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median statisticians salary is worth about $90,323 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do statisticians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.