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Statistical Assistants — Career Decision Dashboard

United States

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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

$35,990
10th
$42,840
25th
$50,330
Median
$63,950
75th
$81,990
90th

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

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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

SkillImportanceRequired levelYour levelGap
Mathematics4.44.9Not selected4.9
Reading Comprehension3.84.0Not selected4.0
Critical Thinking3.83.9Not selected3.9
Active Learning3.63.8Not selected3.8
Writing3.53.8Not selected3.8
Speaking3.43.8Not selected3.8
Complex Problem Solving3.63.4Not selected3.4
Active Listening3.43.6Not selected3.6
Programming3.03.5Not selected3.5
Judgment and Decision Making3.33.0Not selected3.0
Time Management3.33.0Not selected3.0
Monitoring3.03.0Not selected3.0

Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.

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How salary varies by location

LocationMedianEmploymentYear
CA$82,5801102025
Bridgeport, CT$80,360702025
CT$76,1401602025
Hartford, CT$73,660402025
Boston, MA$70,5701402025
MA$70,4701902025
NJ$69,4801102025
St. Louis, MO$66,190602025
Seattle, WA$63,6601702025
WA$63,6602002025
IL$63,4102025
Omaha, NE$60,380802025
MD$59,6901002025
Washington, DC$59,690902025
NE$59,6201702025
SC$58,970402025
MO$58,610902025
MN$58,5802025
Phoenix, AZ$57,830702025
FL$57,200902025
All locations with published data

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Career 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.