Becoming a Sports Statistician
Major League Baseball (MLB) players make high salaries. The salary starts at $94,174 per year and goes up to $167,060 per year for senior roles. The average MLB salary is $98,986 per year. Most sports statisticians have a bachelor’s degree in math or statistics. Some also have a master’s degree or doctorate. The median MLB salary is the typical amount, where half make more, and half make less. Averages can be misleading.
How to Enter the Field
- Take math and statistics courses.
- Seek jobs with MLB teams.
- Run numbers in real time.
- Sports Management Worldwide offers eight-week analytics courses.
Salary Insights
The average Sports Statistician salary in the United States is between $40,500 and $96,500, with the top earner making $130,500 annually. Entry-level MLB data analysts may earn around $50,000 to $70,000 per year, with experienced specialists earning over $100,000. The average salary for a Statistical Analyst is $78,276 per year in the United States.
Career Prospects
The path to a long-term career in baseball is extremely difficult with many young hopefuls. Becoming a sports statistician requires a strong foundation in mathematics and statistical analysis.
The median annual wage for general statisticians is $80,500, and most sports statisticians work part-time.
Major League Earnings
The salaries of Sports Statisticians in the US range widely. ZipRecruiter sees salaries as high as $153,000 and as low as $21,000, with the middle 57% earning between $39,144 and $96,608.
In stark contrast, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout owns the richest contract, averaging $35.5 million annually over 12 years.