Statistical Assistants
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
Median pay: $50,330/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -2.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
• Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
• Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
• Participate in the publication of data or information.
• File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
• Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.
• Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.
What's the median pay for Statistical Assistants?
The median pay for Statistical Assistants is $50,330 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Statistical Assistants?
Employment for Statistical Assistants is projected to change -2.5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Statistical Assistants?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Statistical Assistants?
About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.