What is the salary of a Biostatistician?

The typical salary range is $72,310 - $144,620 per year.

Tech & EngineeringGrowingBright Outlook

Biostatistician

Senior-level

Also known as: Bioinformatics Scientist, Biomathematician, Biometrician, Biostatistical Consultant

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Biostatistician, you apply math and statistics to understand complex data in healthcare and life sciences, like medical research or public health studies. You'll spend much of your time analyzing data with specialized software, collaborating closely with scientists and researchers in team meetings, and writing up your findings. This role is a great fit if you're detail-oriented, enjoy critical thinking, and excel at math and science.

BiostatisticsStatistical AnalysisLife SciencesEpidemiologyHealthcareResearchData AnalyticsSoftwareSTEMTechnology

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software

IBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointPythonRSAP softwareSASStataCorp StataStatistical softwareStructured query language SQL

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+11%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,900

per year (US)

Jobs today

31,300

in 2025 → 34,700 (2035)

Typical entry education

Master's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

Moderate

Time spent sitting

High

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This career is growing rapidly, with a projected 11.0% increase in employment and about 1,900 job openings each year through 2035. The median annual wage for Biostatisticians is strong, around $105,650. You can advance from this role to senior positions like Principal or Director of Biostatistics.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Data Analyst
Research Assistant
Statistical Clerk

Biostatistician

Where it can lead

Senior Biostatistician
Principal Biostatistician
Director of Biostatistics

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly enhance the biostatistician's role by automating data processing, improving predictive modeling accuracy, and accelerating drug discovery and clinical trials. This will allow biostatisticians to focus on complex analytical challenges, interpreting results, and developing novel methodologies rather than routine tasks, demanding a deeper understanding of AI tools and ethical implications.

Salary

$105,650

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position