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Statistical Assistants — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$50,330
United States, 2025
Employment
4,710
United States, 2025
Typical education
Not recorded
Job Zone 4
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
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.
- O*NET code
- 43-9111.00
- Job zone
- 4
- Experience required
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
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.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$35,990
25th percentile
$42,840
75th percentile
$63,950
90th percentile
$81,990
Most important skills
- Mathematics4.4
- Reading Comprehension3.8
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Active Learning3.6
- Complex Problem Solving3.6
- Writing3.5
- Speaking3.4
- Active Listening3.4
- Judgment and Decision Making3.3
- Time Management3.3
- Programming3.0
- Monitoring3.0
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 12 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
12
Your selected skills cover approximately 0% of the skills identified for this occupation in O*NET. This is a coverage measure of listed skills only — it is not a qualification, hiring or interview outcome.
Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.4 | 4.9 | Not selected | 4.9 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Active Learning | 3.6 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Writing | 3.5 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Speaking | 3.4 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Programming | 3.0 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.3 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Time Management | 3.3 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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National median $81,100
Compare with Statistical AssistantsHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $82,580 | 110 | 2025 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $80,360 | 70 | 2025 |
| CT | $76,140 | 160 | 2025 |
| Hartford, CT | $73,660 | 40 | 2025 |
| Boston, MA | $70,570 | 140 | 2025 |
| MA | $70,470 | 190 | 2025 |
| NJ | $69,480 | 110 | 2025 |
| St. Louis, MO | $66,190 | 60 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $63,660 | 170 | 2025 |
| WA | $63,660 | 200 | 2025 |
| IL | $63,410 | — | 2025 |
| Omaha, NE | $60,380 | 80 | 2025 |
| MD | $59,690 | 100 | 2025 |
| Washington, DC | $59,690 | 90 | 2025 |
| NE | $59,620 | 170 | 2025 |
| SC | $58,970 | 40 | 2025 |
| MO | $58,610 | 90 | 2025 |
| MN | $58,580 | — | 2025 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $57,830 | 70 | 2025 |
| FL | $57,200 | 90 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Build a transition comparisonCareer and skills data: O*NET 31.0.
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.