Biostatisticians
SOC 15-2041.01Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Five-year wage trends
Median wage levels across states
Focus level
Level III median wage up 21.1% since 2020-21.
2026 weighted lottery impact
Thresholds for Level III & IV
2026 Weighted Lottery Impact
Level III threshold: $98,675
Level IV threshold: $115,107
Most common level in filings: Level II
Latest Level III median
2025-26
$98,675
Level I$64,147
Level II$80,850
Level III$98,675
Level IV$115,107
Top metros by Level III wages
Latest year median for this occupation
| Rank | Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA | $131,248 | $152,610 | $173,992 | $195,354 |
| 2 | Merced, CA, CA | $125,299 | $148,200 | $171,122 | $194,022 |
| 3 | Salinas, CA, CA | $122,304 | $145,746 | $169,187 | $192,629 |
| 4 | Fresno, CA, CA | $120,370 | $144,331 | $168,272 | $192,234 |
| 5 | Elmira, NY, NY | $109,762 | $136,906 | $164,070 | $191,214 |
| 6 | Ithaca, NY, NY | $105,726 | $133,786 | $161,866 | $189,925 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, CA | $82,056 | $116,480 | $150,904 | $185,328 |
| 8 | Modesto, CA, CA | $81,744 | $116,293 | $150,862 | $185,411 |
| 9 | Binghamton, NY, NY | $82,930 | $115,045 | $147,160 | $179,275 |
| 10 | Kingston, NY, NY | $82,930 | $115,045 | $147,160 | $179,275 |
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