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How much do chief statistician jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief statistician in the United States is $90,829.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What jobs make $1,000,000 a year?

Chief Statisticians in large corporations or government agencies can earn close to or over $1 million annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced degrees, and leadership roles. High-level executives, such as CEOs and CFOs, also often reach this income level, typically in major companies or industries like finance, technology, or investment banking.

What are some common challenges faced by Chief Statisticians when leading cross-functional data initiatives?

Chief Statisticians frequently encounter challenges such as aligning statistical methodologies across various teams, ensuring data integrity from multiple sources, and communicating complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders. Coordinating efforts between data scientists, analysts, and business units can require strong leadership and clear communication to achieve organizational goals. Navigating these challenges often involves establishing standardized processes and providing ongoing mentoring to ensure consistency and accuracy in data-driven decision-making.

What is the role of the chief statistician?

The chief statistician is responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data within an organization. They develop methodologies, ensure data accuracy, and provide insights to support decision-making, often using statistical software and maintaining compliance with data standards.

What is the difference between Chief Statistician vs Data Analyst?

AspectChief StatisticianData Analyst
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in statistics, mathematics, or related fields; often certifications in data managementBachelor's or master's in data science, statistics, or related fields; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst or Tableau
Work EnvironmentStrategic roles in government, research institutions, or large organizations overseeing data policiesOperational roles in various industries analyzing data sets to support business decisions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in government agencies, research organizations, and large corporationsCommon across industries like finance, marketing, healthcare, and tech companies

The Chief Statistician focuses on high-level data strategy, policy, and oversight, often in government or research settings. In contrast, Data Analysts handle day-to-day data analysis tasks to support business decisions. While both roles require strong statistical skills, the Chief Statistician's role is more strategic and leadership-oriented, whereas Data Analysts are more operational and execution-focused.

What does a Chief Statistician do?

A Chief Statistician is responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data within an organization or government agency. They lead teams of statisticians and data analysts, set statistical standards, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of statistical information. Chief Statisticians also play a key role in advising leadership on data-driven decision-making and may represent their organization in national or international statistical forums.

Is AI replacing statisticians?

AI is transforming the role of statisticians by automating routine data analysis tasks and enabling more complex modeling. However, statisticians are still essential for designing studies, interpreting results, and ensuring data quality, making their expertise valuable alongside AI tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chief Statistician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Statistician, you need deep expertise in statistical methods, data analysis, and a relevant advanced degree such as a master's or Ph.D. in statistics or a related field. Proficiency with statistical software (such as SAS, R, or Python), data management systems, and experience with large-scale data projects are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you guide teams and effectively present complex findings to stakeholders. These skills are crucial for driving data-informed decisions and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of statistical analyses at an organizational level.

What is the highest salary for a statistician?

The highest salaries for statisticians, including chief statisticians, can exceed $150,000 annually, especially for those with extensive experience, advanced degrees, or leadership roles in large organizations. Senior statisticians or chief statisticians in specialized industries or high-demand sectors may earn even higher compensation, often supplemented with bonuses and benefits.
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Infographic showing various Chief Statistician job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,829 per year, or $43.7 per hour.
Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

St. David's Medical Center

Cedar Park, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


St. David's HealthCare rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

454th of 889 rated healthcare providers


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction

Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer for our St. David's Medical Center and St. David's Georgetown team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Chief Financial Officer role today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Chief Financial Officer directs the financial and other departmental activities in accordance with defined hospital policies and objectives. Responsibilities include management of all financial departments, allocation of resources, and preparation of the annual budget. Departmental responsibility typically includes Accounting, Reimbursement, Managed Care, Health Information, and Utilization Review. Functions at an executive level in an active leadership role. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible to the Hospital CEO, and maintains business relationships with the Division CFO, Hospital CEO, COO, and CNO. 


What you will do in this role: 


  • You will assume a lead role in analyzing and exploring means of reducing hospital operating costs and increasing revenues based on knowledge of market trends, financial reports, and operating procedures.  


  • You will direct the preparation of internal financial reports and ensure that the reports reliably reflect the financial position of the hospital.  


  • You will direct the timely submission of all financial data associated reports required by government and other regulated agencies including payroll tax reports, public disclosure reports, and third-party payor cost reports. 


  • You will identify and report undesirable trends and potential business opportunities and make recommendations for action. 


  • You will assist the CEO in the development of long- and short-range hospital operations plan which may include service demand analyses, resources availability analyses, productivity, and cost benefit analyses of proposed capital and staff expansions.  


  • You will develop long and short range operational and capital budgets which are supported by the hospitals with long and short-range plans and objectives.  


  • You will direct the preparation of hospital statistical reports, budgets, and financial reports.  


  • You will administer the general accounting, patient business services, including third party reimbursement, financial, and statistical reporting functions of the hospital in accordance with established policies and accounting procedures.  


  • You will provide informal direction in data processing, distributed systems, materialmanagement,and medical record functions. Monitoring performance to ensure fiscal responsibilities are fulfilled.  


  • You will forecast the impact of business decisions and expected outcomes on all financial results.  


  • You will monitor financial and economic information to identify trends and indicators that may impact business operations, planning, investments, and so forth.  


  • You will communicate financial operational performance with all stakeholders, including senior administration,appropriate facilitystaffmembers,and Division Office. 


  • You will review denials issues and trends for maximizing net reimbursement for Facility.  
    You will maintain accuracy of a chargemaster. 


  • You will review contracts, purchase agreements, and other financial arrangements to ensure compatibility with business goals and expectations about profitability.  


What qualifications you will need:  


  • Bachelor's degree Accounting, Finance, or related field required 


  • Master's degree preferred 


  • 4+ years of experience in a Hospital Controller, Asst. CFO, or VP of Finance role preferred 


  • Certified Public Accountant preferred

Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center includes a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. The hospital provides a full spectrum of women’s services, including its acclaimed Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team, the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It also offers outpatient breast imaging services operated through on-site provider Solis Mammography and features a 24-hour emergency department and comprehensive stroke center. Additionally, the hospital specializes in treating high acuity surgical patients, including complex spine, total joint, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric and general surgery, and it is home to the prestigious Texas Cardiac Arrythmia Institute. St. David’s Medical Center is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is a 118-bed facility that takes pride in its medical staff, employees and volunteers who are dedicated to providing innovative services using advanced medical technology and equipment.

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Chief Financial Officer. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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