Statistical Assistants

What statistical assistants do

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.
• Write code for statistical applications.
• Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
• Present results of statistical analyses to stakeholders.
• Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.

Statistical Assistants salary

The median annual wage for statistical assistants is $50,330 (BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, national). The lowest 10 percent earn less than $35,990 and the highest 10 percent earn more than $81,990. The mean annual wage is $55,650.

The mean hourly wage of $26.00 is 3.6× the federal minimum wage of $7.25. State minimums are higher in most large states. Minimum wage by state →

Pay by percentile

Annual wage percentiles from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Percentiles are a good proxy for pay by experience.

How median, percentiles and the pay range are defined →

Projected pay for Statistical Assistants (3, 5 and 10 years)est.

Today $50,330 → in 3 years $52,600 → in 5 years $54,200 → in 10 years $58,300 (10-year range $50,100–$67,700). The model assumes pay growth of +1.5% per year.

What drives the annual growth rate

Projected pay = current pay × (1 + annual growth)^years. The annual growth rate starts from a base wage-growth rate and adds or subtracts labor demand (BLS projected employment growth), wage momentum and AI replacement risk for each occupation. Projections are not guarantees. How it is calculated →

Outlook score for Statistical Assistants

Each component is a percentile rank among all occupations in the same country (0–100). Weights: labor demand 25, wage momentum / openings 15, pay level 15, AI resistance 25, aging workforce 10 (Japan only), entry barrier 10.

Will AI replace Statistical Assistants? AI replacement risk

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Labor demand for Statistical Assistants

Employment projections are from the BLS Employment Projections program (2025–35). Annual openings include both new jobs and replacement of workers who leave the occupation.

Skills, education and requirements for Statistical Assistants

What the work involves

Important abilities

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

How to become statistical assistants

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Career path and how to earn more as statistical assistants

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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