Statistical Assistants Career, Salary and Skills
Statistical Assistants have a BLS-reported national median annual wage of $50,330 based on the 2025 OEWS dataset, with reported national employment of 4,710. Wage data is published for 46 locations.
Occupation description
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
Typical education
Not recorded
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
National salary and employment
Median annual
$50,330
Hourly median
$24.20
Employment
4,710
Data year
2025
National salary distribution
Top skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.38 | 4.88 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.62 | 3.38 |
| Active Learning | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Writing | 3.50 | 3.75 |
| Active Listening | 3.38 | 3.62 |
| Speaking | 3.38 | 3.75 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | 3.25 | 3.00 |
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
- A programming language APL
- Avidian Technologies Prophet
- Benfield ReMetrica
- Bentley MicroStation
- C#
- C++
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Data visualization software
- Database software
- dBASE
- GGY AXIS
- Google Workspace software
- Harvard Graphics
- Hyland OnBase Enterprise Content Management
Statistical Assistants salary by location
Areas with the highest reported employment for this occupation.
- Statistical Assistants Salary in TNMedian $47,780 · Employment 390
- Statistical Assistants Salary in MIMedian $49,660 · Employment 370
- Statistical Assistants Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KYMedian $45,660 · Employment 320
- Statistical Assistants Salary in PAMedian $48,740 · Employment 280
- Statistical Assistants Salary in INMedian $46,860 · Employment 270
- Statistical Assistants Salary in San Juan, PRMedian $27,490 · Employment 230
- Statistical Assistants Salary in PRMedian $27,490 · Employment 230
- Statistical Assistants Salary in WAMedian $63,660 · Employment 200
- Statistical Assistants Salary in MAMedian $70,470 · Employment 190
- Statistical Assistants Salary in NEMedian $59,620 · Employment 170
- Statistical Assistants Salary in Seattle, WAMedian $63,660 · Employment 170
- Statistical Assistants Salary in CTMedian $76,140 · Employment 160
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Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.