Statistical assistants salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,990 | $17.30 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,330 | $24.20 |
| Mean (average) | $55,650 | $26.75 |
| 90th percentile | $81,990 | $39.42 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Statistical assistants pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 28 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $56,900 | $48,260 | $60,380 | 100 | 0.99 |
| California | $82,580 | $52,700 | $105,720 | 110 | 0.2 |
| Connecticut | $76,140 | $42,940 | $89,700 | 160 | 3.08 |
| Florida | $57,200 | $36,460 | $84,440 | 90 | 0.29 |
| Hawaii | $40,240 | $39,330 | $57,780 | 40 | 2.34 |
| Illinois | $63,410 | $46,170 | $77,960 | ||
| Indiana | $46,860 | $39,890 | $58,430 | 270 | 2.81 |
| Iowa | Data unavailable | 80 | 1.66 | ||
| Kentucky | $45,660 | $39,050 | $71,280 | 100 | 1.73 |
| Maine | $48,050 | $38,060 | $72,090 | 40 | 2.28 |
| Maryland | $59,690 | $46,810 | $81,820 | 100 | 1.15 |
| Massachusetts | $70,470 | $49,020 | $78,920 | 190 | 1.68 |
| Michigan | $49,660 | $33,380 | $63,080 | 370 | 2.75 |
| Minnesota | $58,580 | $47,630 | $64,210 | ||
| Missouri | $58,610 | $44,430 | $79,350 | 90 | 1.01 |
| Nebraska | $59,620 | $42,340 | $73,780 | 170 | 5.44 |
| New Jersey | $69,480 | $51,920 | $94,030 | 110 | 0.86 |
| New York | $46,520 | $32,240 | $95,280 | ||
| North Carolina | Data unavailable | 250 | 1.66 | ||
| Ohio | $47,980 | $33,900 | $87,490 | 70 | 0.44 |
| Oklahoma | $46,010 | $27,610 | $61,730 | 30 | 0.61 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,740 | $40,070 | $61,710 | 280 | 1.54 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,490 | $22,250 | $35,160 | 230 | 8.21 |
| South Carolina | $58,970 | $19,050 | $87,520 | 40 | 0.51 |
| Tennessee | $47,780 | $37,970 | $62,390 | 390 | 3.92 |
| Texas | $43,590 | $35,620 | $78,550 | ||
| Washington | $63,660 | $38,520 | $79,370 | 200 | 1.84 |
| Wisconsin | $53,400 | $44,540 | $97,560 | 60 | 0.64 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for statistical assistants
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for statistical assistants
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping CIP 52.0302
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
- File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
- Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
- Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in the publication of data or information.
- Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
- Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
- Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
Technology skills
- C# (in demand)
- Python (in demand)
- R (in demand)
- SAS (in demand)
- Bentley MicroStation (hot technology)
- C++ (hot technology)
- Google Workspace software (hot technology)
- IBM SPSS Statistics (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Visual Basic (hot technology)
- Microsoft Visual Studio (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management, Programming, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination.
Common job titles: Actuarial Analyst, Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Associate, Actuarial Technician (Actuarial Tech), Administrative Analyst (Admin Analyst), Data Technical Specialist, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Statistical Clerk, Statistical Technician (Statistical Tech).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do statistical assistants make?
The national median annual wage for statistical assistants was $50,330 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $35,990 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $81,990. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do statistical assistants need?
BLS lists bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is statistical assistants a growing career?
BLS projects employment of statistical assistants to change -1.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay statistical assistants the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($82,580), Connecticut ($76,140), Massachusetts ($70,470). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.