# Statistical Assistants

SOC 43-9111. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/statistical-assistants

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.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $50,330 (middle half $42,840–$63,950; BLS May 2025)
- Ages 25-34: median $60,915; 61% hold a bachelor's or higher (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Jobs 2025-35: -1.8%; ~0.5k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)
- Business Management And Administration: 6% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business-administration)
- Communications: 5% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/communications, https://educationguide.com/degrees/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other)
- General Engineering: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/engineering)
- Mathematics: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/mathematics)
- Finance: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/finance, https://educationguide.com/degrees/insurance)
- Biology: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/biology)
- Economics: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/economics)
- Statistics And Decision Science: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/statistics)
- General Business: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business)
- Criminal Justice And Fire Protection: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/criminal-justice, https://educationguide.com/degrees/security-homeland-security)

## Median wage by state
- AZ: $56,900
- CA: $82,580
- CT: $76,140
- FL: $57,200
- HI: $40,240
- IL: $63,410
- IN: $46,860
- KY: $45,660
- MA: $70,470
- MD: $59,690
- ME: $48,050
- MI: $49,660
- MN: $58,580
- MO: $58,610
- NE: $59,620
- NJ: $69,480
- NY: $46,520
- OH: $47,980
- OK: $46,010
- PA: $48,740
- PR: $27,490
- SC: $58,970
- TN: $47,780
- TX: $43,590
- WA: $63,660
- WI: $53,400

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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