According to certain data and collections, this list of the best states for statisticians is important for finding a new place to live and work.
I didn’t enjoy my statistics class in college, so anyone who did is probably a much more numbers-oriented person than I. I don’t care about math; I was a journalism major and it didn’t matter to me. However, statistics is applied math, which is far more interesting to me than something like calculus. I can imagine the feeling I get when I see too many numbers is a similar feeling to when a math person like a statistician looks at too many words, but that could be a massive overstatement. All I know is I can’t be enthusiastic about data like some people can.
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It seems like begin statistician isn’t easy because you have to deal with data analysis constantly. Statisticians help solve problems with calculations in a variety of sectors, like business, engineering, healthcare, and more. It requires rigorous classes in school to get you a degree in order to enter the field. Such a difficult job requires a payoff that makes it feel worthwhile, which is why we’ve put our stats hats on and collected data to help you figure out the best places to live and work. It’d be interesting to check out if any of these states are also on the list of the Best States for Mathematicians.
In order to create this list, we used the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find the average annual salary, average hourly pay, and the number of statisticians already working in each state. Another important thing to consider is the cost of living because even if your salary is average nationally, if you live somewhere that has a higher cost of living your salary is basically less. We collected the cost of living index for each state from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. We took the average of the annual salary and the cost of living index to rank each state. The states with the highest salary and lowest cost of living are ultimately the best.
Collect your resumes, pack up, and get ready for the best states for statisticians.
20. Wisconsin
Cost of living index: 96.9
Average annual salary: $75,790
Average hourly pay: $36.43
Number of employees: 290
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19. Maryland
Cost of living index:125
Average annual salary: $97,940
Average hourly pay: $47.08
Number of employees: 3,090
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18. Kansas
Cost of living index: 90.4
Average annual salary: $71,290
Average hourly pay: $34.27
Number of employees: 290
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17. Arizona
Cost of living index: 98.1
Average annual salary: $77,440
Average hourly pay: $37.23
Number of employees: 480
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16. Colorado
Cost of living index: 102.1
Average annual salary: $82,540
Average hourly pay: $39.68
Number of employees: 420
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15. Minnesota
Cost of living index:101.1
Average annual salary: $81,860
Average hourly pay: $39.35
Number of employees:720
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14. Connecticut
Cost of living index: 130.7
Average annual salary: $106,580
Average hourly pay: $51.24
Number of employees: 410
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13. Washington
Cost of living index: 107.1
Average annual salary: $87,960
Average hourly pay: $42.28
Number of employees: 970
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12. Idaho
Cost of living index: 89.6
Average annual salary: $73,780
Average hourly pay: $35.47
Number of employees: 50
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11. Utah
Cost of living index: 92.8
Average annual salary: $79,150
Average hourly pay: $38.05
Number of employees:140
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10. Texas
Cost of living index: 90.7
Average annual salary: $77,740
Average hourly pay: $37.37
Number of employees: 1,390
We’re halfway through our list of best states for statisticians, and now, let’s see the other half.
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9. Illinois
Cost of living index:95.5
Average annual salary: $81,910
Average hourly pay: $39.37
Number of employees:830
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8. Kentucky
Cost of living index:90.8
Average annual salary: $78,160
Average hourly pay: $37.57
Number of employees:110
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7. Virginia
Cost of living index: 100.2
Average annual salary: $86,400
Average hourly pay: $41.53
Number of employees:1,000
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6. New Jersey
Cost of living index:121
Average annual salary: $107,480
Average hourly pay: $51.67
Number of employees:540
5. Georgia
Cost of living index: 91.4
Average annual salary: $84,050
Average hourly pay: $40.40
Number of employees: 430
4. Ohio
Cost of living index: 93
Average annual salary: $86,470
Average hourly pay: $41.57
Number of employees: 720
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3. Michigan
Cost of living index: 88.2
Average annual salary: $85,220
Average hourly pay: $40.97
Number of employees: 500
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2. Delaware
Cost of living index: 102.6
Average annual salary: $103,940
Average hourly pay: $49.97
Number of employees: 130
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1. North Carolina
Cost of living index: 94.2
Average annual salary: $99,000
Average hourly pay: $47.59
Number of employees: 1,040
That concludes the best states for statisticians. If you’re a very numbers-oriented person and need data to support your decisions, hopefully, this list helped you decide where you should move, live, and work to get the most benefit.
