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Mathematical Statistician - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Mathematical Statistician"
How much does a Mathematical Statistician in the federal government get paid? $134,638.81* *Based on the 2022 average.Mathematical Statistician was the 134th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 1,483 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Food and Drug Administration hired the most employees titled Mathematical Statistics, with an average salary of $145,814.
Government Mathematical Statistics jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Mathematical Statistics job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Mathematical Statistician
Mathematical Statistician Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Mathematical Statistician is $134,638.81. The highest paid Mathematical Statistician made $322,376 in 2022.
Common Mathematical Statistician Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Mathematical Statistics Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,171 |
| RG - Scientists Appointed As Fellows And Compensated Under 42 U.s.c. 209(g). Includes Non-citizens Whose Employment | 136 |
| ZP - Scientific And Engineering Professional | 67 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 47 |
| RF - Employees Appointed And Compensated As Special Consultants Under 42 U.s.c. 209(f). Includes Non-citizens Whose | 17 |
| EI - Advisory Committee Member (other) | 14 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 7 |
| IR - Internal Revenue Service Broadband Classification And Pay System Positions Only | 5 |
| SL - Senior Level Positions | 4 |
| ST - Scientific And Professional | 4 |
| ED - Expert (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 2 |
| EF - Consultant (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 2 |
| RS - Senior Biomedical Research Service | 2 |
| NQ - Employees In The National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, And Admin Career Path | 1 |
| EH - Advisory Committee Member (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 1 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 1 |
| ZA - Administrative | 1 |
| RA - Department Of Agriculture Positions In The Senior Scientific Research Service | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 1500 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Mathematical Statistics jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey Technical | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Human Resources Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Chemistry | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Hospital Housekeeping Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Fire Protection Engineering | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
Average Mathematical Statistics Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Mathematical Statistician was $90,908. Since then, the average pay has increased to $134,639 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1529.