Prevailing Wage for Statisticians
Prevailing wage requirements for Statisticians are set by the DOL under SOC 15-2041, and the floor varies significantly depending on where the job is located. Whether your offer is for a Demographer, a Quantitative Methodologist, or a Database Analyst, DOL assigns four experience-based wage levels, and the right level for your position determines the minimum your employer must pay to sponsor your visa.
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Entry-level statisticians with limited experience, typically new graduates applying statistical methods under close supervision with a defined scope. Employers filing H-1B or PERM for candidates in training roles or first U.S. positions commonly use Level 1.
Qualified statisticians with some independent judgment and moderate experience. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Statisticians, covering mid-career professionals who apply standard methods without continuous supervision but within established frameworks.
Experienced statisticians who exercise significant independent judgment, mentor junior staff, or lead complex analytical projects. Level 3 filings are common for senior individual contributor roles in biostatistics, survey design, or economic research settings.
Fully competent statisticians at the top of the independent contributor track, including lead researchers, principal statisticians, and those setting methodological standards across teams. Level 4 applies where the role requires full autonomy and recognized expertise.
Prevailing Wage for Statisticians by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for title aliasing under adjacent SOC codes
Roles titled Data Scientist or Quantitative Analyst are sometimes filed under a different SOC, which means a lower or higher prevailing wage floor than SOC 15-2041 applies. Confirm your LCA lists Statisticians as the occupational classification before signing an offer.
Account for the San Jose to San Juan wage gap
Statisticians prevailing wages vary more sharply by city than most occupations. The L1 floor in San Jose area is nearly four times the L1 floor in San Juan, PR. A competitive national salary can still fall below the local floor in top statistical employment markets.
Verify which compensation components count toward the floor
DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against base salary only. Signing bonuses, equity grants, and RSUs do not count. Statisticians offered heavy equity compensation at biotech or FAANG employers should confirm the base salary alone clears the applicable wage level.
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Government agencies, pharmaceutical firms, and tech companies all sponsor Statisticians, but at very different rates. Migrate Mate shows which employers have actually sponsored this role before, so you can prioritize outreach to companies with a documented track record.
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Find Jobs for StatisticiansPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 15-2041.00 alongside Statisticians, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Database Analyst Prevailing Wage
Database Analyst Prevailing Wage
Database Analyst positions fall under SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Demographer Prevailing Wage
Demographer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Demographer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Education Research Analyst Prevailing Wage
Education Research Analyst Prevailing Wage
Education Research Analyst is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Mathematical Statistician Prevailing Wage
Mathematical Statistician Prevailing Wage
Mathematical Statistician positions fall under SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Psychometric Consultant Prevailing Wage
Psychometric Consultant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Psychometric Consultant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Quantitative Methodologist Prevailing Wage
Quantitative Methodologist Prevailing Wage
Quantitative Methodologist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Statistical Analyst Prevailing Wage
Statistical Analyst Prevailing Wage
Statistical Analyst positions fall under SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Statistical Consultant Prevailing Wage
Statistical Consultant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Statistical Consultant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Statistical Reporting Analyst Prevailing Wage
Statistical Reporting Analyst Prevailing Wage
Statistical Reporting Analyst is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 15-2041.00 (Statisticians). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Statisticians?
DOL derives prevailing wages for Statisticians from Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each metropolitan area, DOL calculates four wage levels based on the distribution of salaries reported for SOC 15-2041. Employers must pay at least the level that matches the actual job duties before DOL or USCIS will certify the sponsorship filing.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
The four levels reflect increasing degrees of experience and autonomy. Level 1 covers entry-level roles under close supervision. Level 2 covers qualified professionals working independently within established methods. Level 3 covers experienced statisticians with significant judgment and lead responsibilities. Level 4 covers fully independent senior or principal roles. The correct level is determined by job duties, not job title. Review the actual responsibilities in the offer letter against DOL's level definitions and confirm what your employer filed on the LCA.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Statisticians role differ so much by city?
DOL sets wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so each metropolitan area produces its own wage distribution for SOC 15-2041. Dense employer markets such as San Jose and New York report higher median salaries, which pushes all four level floors upward. The LCA must list the actual worksite location, so remote work arrangements or multi-site roles require careful attention to which city's wage applies to each worksite.
What happens if a job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
If the offered salary falls below the DOL prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite, OFLC will not certify the Labor Condition Application. Without a certified LCA, USCIS cannot approve the H-1B petition or the underlying PERM labor certification for a green card. The employer must either increase the offered wage to meet the floor or reclassify the position at the appropriate level before the filing proceeds.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Statisticians in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 15-2041 for any of the 89 metropolitan areas covered by DOL surveys. Select the occupational title, the applicable metro, and the filing year to see all four level floors. For sponsored job searches, Migrate Mate lists employers with a history of sponsoring Statisticians roles and lets you filter by location and visa type, helping you focus on opportunities where sponsorship is already established.
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