Statistical Assistants: salary, outlook & degrees
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.
Middle half $42,840–$63,950. 4,710 jobs.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
61% hold a bachelor's or higher. Those with one: $67,006.
Census ACS 2020-2024 microdata, workers with at least a high school diploma; EducationGuide calculation
About 500 openings a year, including replacements.
BLS Employment Projections 2025-35
Considerable preparation (usually a bachelor's).
BLS; O*NET 31.0 job zone
Degrees that lead to this career
What workers ages 25-34 in this job studied, among those with a bachelor's or higher. This is what people actually did, not a requirement.
| Field of bachelor's degree | Share | Degree pages |
|---|---|---|
| Business Management And Administration | 6% | Business Administration |
| Communications | 5% | Communications · Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other |
| General Engineering | 4% | Engineering |
| Mathematics | 4% | Mathematics |
| Finance | 4% | Finance · Insurance |
| Biology | 4% | Biology |
| Economics | 4% | Economics |
| Statistics And Decision Science | 3% | Statistics |
| General Business | 3% | Business |
| Criminal Justice And Fire Protection | 3% | Criminal Justice · Security / Homeland Security |
Census ACS 2020-2024 microdata (ages 25-34, employed, bachelor's or higher; top 10 fields); EducationGuide calculation.
Pay by state and metro
| State | Median wage |
|---|---|
| California | $82,580 |
| Connecticut | $76,140 |
| Massachusetts | $70,470 |
| New Jersey | $69,480 |
| Washington | $63,660 |
| Illinois | $63,410 |
| Maryland | $59,690 |
| Nebraska | $59,620 |
| South Carolina | $58,970 |
| Missouri | $58,610 |
| Minnesota | $58,580 |
| Florida | $57,200 |
| Arizona | $56,900 |
| Wisconsin | $53,400 |
| Michigan | $49,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,740 |
| Maine | $48,050 |
| Ohio | $47,980 |
| Tennessee | $47,780 |
| Indiana | $46,860 |
| New York | $46,520 |
| Oklahoma | $46,010 |
| Kentucky | $45,660 |
| Texas | $43,590 |
| Hawaii | $40,240 |
| PR | $27,490 |
Virginia metro areas
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$59,690
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: median annual wage, all workers in the job. Metro areas: the largest by employment.
What the work takes
Top skills
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Writing
Knowledge used
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Administrative
- Law and Government
Work styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Achievement Orientation
People in this job tend to have Conventional (organizing), Investigative (analytical) interests.
O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0): skills and knowledge by importance; work styles; interest high points.
Statistical Assistants: questions
How much do statistical Assistants make?
Statistical Assistants earn a U.S. median $50,330 a year; the middle half earn $42,840 to $63,950 (BLS, May 2025). Workers ages 25-34 in this job earn a median $60,915 (Census ACS 2020-2024).
Is statistical Assistants a growing field?
BLS projects a decline of 1.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 500 openings a year, including replacements.
What degree do you need to be a statistical Assistant?
BLS lists the typical entry education as bachelor's degree. Among workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's, the most common field of degree is business Management And Administration (6%).
How much do statistical Assistants make in Florida?
The median in Florida is $57,200 a year (BLS, May 2025), compared with $50,330 nationally.
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35); O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); U.S. Census Bureau ACS microdata. SOC 43-9111. Method
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