Career profile · SOC 15-2041.01

Biostatisticians

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

Median salary
$103,300
per year
Growth outlook
Faster Than Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Master's degree
AI exposure
8.1/10
automation risk

Salary distribution (US)

Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.

Bottom 10%
$57,000
25th %ile
$76,850
Median
$103,300
75th %ile
$133,720
Top 10%
$168,920

Top skills

Mathematics Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving Active Learning Reading Comprehension Writing Judgment and Decision Making Active Listening Speaking Programming

Knowledge you'll build

  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer and Personal Service
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