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Biostatisticians in North Carolina

Biostatisticians in North Carolina

Want to work as a Biostatisticians in North Carolina? Below are the key facts. Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. Excludes “Survey Researchers” (19-3022).

What do Biostatisticians Make in North Carolina?

For a biostatisticians working in North Carolina, the typical annual salary is $122,630 per year (or about $58.96/hour).Earnings range from $77,030 at the 10th percentile to $197,970 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $77,030 $37.03
25th percentile $95,590 $45.96
Median (50th) $122,630 $58.96
75th percentile $158,570 $76.24
90th percentile $197,970 $95.18
Salary ranges for Biostatisticians in North Carolina

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in North Carolina relative to the national average — is 1.51, indicating that biostatisticians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, biostatisticians earn a median of $121,594 per year ($58.46/hour), above the North Carolina median.

Biostatisticians earnings in North Carolina vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 71,672 biostatisticians in the U.S.. In North Carolina alone, about 1,430 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 360 biostatisticians.

Biostatisticians in North Carolina vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Biostatisticians

Top North Carolina Metros for Biostatisticians

The largest metro-area employers of biostatisticians in North Carolina.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 650 $115,420
Raleigh-Cary, NC 330 $136,340
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 140 $120,510
Winston-Salem, NC 80 $95,390
Wilmington, NC 50 $128,240

Top States for Biostatisticians Employment

The table below shows the states where the most biostatisticians work.

State Number Employed
Maryland 3,070
California 2,810
Washington 2,520
Pennsylvania 2,190
Massachusetts 1,990
New York 1,490
North Carolina 1,430
Texas 1,210
Minnesota 1,010
Colorado 920
Tennessee 800
Virginia 800
Florida 620
Oregon 610
District of Columbia 610
Michigan 590
New Jersey 550
Georgia 550
Missouri 550
Illinois 490

Highest-Paying States for Biostatisticians

Where biostatisticians earn the most: biostatisticians.

State Annual Median Salary
New York $150,240
District of Columbia $133,680
Maryland $128,940
New Hampshire $127,870
California $127,550
Delaware $126,640
North Carolina $122,630
Illinois $116,860
Indiana $113,030
Georgia $108,280

Skills

Top biostatisticians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Mathematics  4.6 / 5
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5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Science  4.0 / 5
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5
Complex Problem Solving  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Mathematics  4.7 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.9 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.7 / 5
0
5
Medicine and Dentistry  3.0 / 5
0
5
Biology  2.9 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  2.8 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for biostatisticians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Mathematical Reasoning  4.2 / 5
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5
Inductive Reasoning  4.2 / 5
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5
Written Comprehension  4.1 / 5
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5
Deductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
  • Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
  • Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
  • Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
  • Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.
  • Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
  • Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
  • Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.
  • Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.
  • Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
  • Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.
  • Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.

Work Activities

  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Processing Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Thinking Creatively

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Bash, C#, C++, Extensible markup language XML In-demand technologies: IBM SPSS Statistics, Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

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Also Known As

Bioinformatics Scientist, Biomathematician, Biometrician, Biostatistical Consultant, Biostatistician, Clinical Biostatistician, NGS Biostatistician (Next-Generation Sequencing), Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Biostatistician, Research Scientist, Statistical Programmer, Statistical Scientist.

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