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Health Statistician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Health Policy and Administration at the Penn State College of Health and Human Development in University Park, PA is seeking a Statistician to join a ...

Statistician III

Sacramento, CA · Hybrid

$114K - $172K/yr

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay Position Overview: Provides general and advanced statistical support, as a consultant or collaborator, to clinicians and investigators in the areas of quality ...

Statistician

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$66K - $101K/yr

Perform statistical evaluations of quality assurance data using exploratory data analysis ... Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Statistician Intern

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$26 - $32/hr

The statistical analyses varies across patient-level clinical trial data, observational study (real ... The results of each analysis can feed into publications, value materials, health economic models or ...

Statistician III

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$114K - $172K/yr

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay Position Overview: Provides general and advanced statistical support, as a consultant or collaborator, to clinicians and investigators in the areas of quality ...

Statistician III

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$114K - $172K/yr

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay Position Overview: Provides general and advanced statistical support, as a consultant or collaborator, to clinicians and investigators in the areas of quality ...

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How much do health statistician jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for health statistician in the United States is $86,921.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do Health Statisticians typically collaborate with healthcare professionals and researchers?

Health Statisticians regularly work alongside clinicians, epidemiologists, and public health researchers to design studies, analyze data, and interpret findings. They often participate in cross-functional teams, contributing their expertise to ensure that data collection methods are robust and results are accurately reported. Effective communication skills are essential, as Health Statisticians must explain complex statistical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and help guide evidence-based decision making in healthcare settings.

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

To thrive as a Health Statistician, you need a strong background in statistics, epidemiology, and data analysis, typically supported by a degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field. Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, R, or SPSS, and familiarity with data management systems are crucial. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are vital for accurately analyzing health data, informing public health decisions, and clearly conveying complex findings to stakeholders.

What is the difference between Health Statistician vs Epidemiologist?

AspectHealth StatisticianEpidemiologist
Required CredentialsMaster's in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related fieldMaster's or Doctorate in Epidemiology or Public Health
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, healthcare organizations, government agenciesPublic health departments, research institutions, hospitals
Industry UsageData analysis, statistical modeling, health data interpretationDisease investigation, outbreak control, health trend analysis

Health Statisticians focus on analyzing health data and developing statistical models, often working behind the scenes. Epidemiologists investigate disease patterns and outbreaks, often conducting fieldwork. While both roles require advanced degrees and work in health-related settings, their primary functions differ: statisticians analyze data, whereas epidemiologists study disease causes and spread.

What is a Health Statistician?

A Health Statistician is a professional who collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to public health, healthcare services, and medical research. They use statistical methods to identify health trends, evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare programs, and support policy decisions. Health Statisticians often work for government agencies, research institutions, hospitals, or private organizations. Their work is essential for understanding public health issues, improving patient outcomes, and guiding health policy.
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Infographic showing various Health Statistician job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,921 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

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Job description

JMP, a subsidiary of SAS, is committed to empowering scientists and engineers via our world-class family of statistical software products. For over 35 years, JMP has enabled customers to speed new drugs to market, to design better products and processes, and to figure out how to restore ecosystems. Advancements are made when brilliant people use JMP statistical discovery software to see what they've not seen before. If you are a problem solver, a connector, and someone who enjoys helping others, then you might just be the next person to join this dynamic, growing, and global team.

About the job

The JMP Development team is searching for it's next Research Statistician Developer!

As a Research Statistician Developer you will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain software for new and existing JMP products, with a focus on statistical modeling and other core statistical applications.
  • Collaborate with other statisticians and developers to implement statistical methods into high-quality production software.
  • Participate in technical discussions with users and internal teams to refine product features.
  • Work closely with testing, documentation, and product management teams to ensure high-quality releases.
  • Promote newly developed software by giving presentations at user meetings and user conferences.

Required qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with a broad range of statistical methods and excitement to continue learning new data analysis techniques.
  • Strong programming skills and experience implementing statistical algorithms.
  • Experience using R, Python, JSL, Matlab or SAS.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team.

Preferences:

  • Knowledge of statistical methods in areas such as linear models, time-to-event models, frailty models, etc...
  • 2+ years professional software development experience.
  • Experience using C++ or C programming languages.
  • Familiarity with JMP.

Additional:

  • Conduct applied research and translate statistical theory into practical tools for JMP users.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and software development deadlines.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.

World-class benefits  

Highlights include...

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
  • Medical plan options include:
    • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
    • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
  • Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that's free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
  • An industry-leading 401k plan.
  • Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
  • Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
  • Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
  • Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

You are welcome here.

At SAS and JMP, it's not about fitting into our culture - it's about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

 

 Additional Information:

JMP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. 

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. JMP employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, JMP may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. JMP collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

All valid JMP job openings are located on the Careers page at www.jmp.com. JMP and SAS only send emails from verified "jmp.com" and "sas.com" email addresses and never ask for sensitive, personal information or money. Should you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, for, or on behalf of JMP, please contact us at Recruitingsupport@sas.com before taking any further action.

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