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The national median salary for Statistical Assistants is $50,336 per year ($24.20/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $42,848 and $63,960 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $81,994 per year. There are approximately 4,710 statistical assistants employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-2.5%
Slower than average
Annual openings
800
per year, on avg
Workforce today
7K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
NAICS 611300
700
$47,780
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999100
440
$46,860
Insurance Carriers
NAICS 524100
430
$63,590
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999200
390
$48,800
Scientific Research and Development Services
NAICS 541700
330
$63,660
Wage range across top 5 industries: $46,860 to $63,660 (36% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$17.30
$35,984
P25
$20.60
$42,848
P50MEDIAN
$24.20
$50,336
P75
$30.75
$63,960
P90
$39.42
$81,994
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · other sector
Active
Openings Rate
3.4%
Quits Rate
2.0%
The labor market rebounded in March: hires jumped to 5.6M (+655K) and separations rose to 5.4M (+356K), both more than offsetting February's drop. Job openings held at 6.9M. Quits ticked to 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average statistical assistants salary?
The national median salary for Statistical Assistants is $50,336 per year ($24.20/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $42,848 and $63,960 annually.
How much do top-earning statistical assistants make?
The 90th percentile salary for Statistical Assistants is $81,994 per year ($39.42/hr). The 75th percentile is $63,960 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for statistical assistants?
Entry-level Statistical Assistants (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,984 per year ($17.30/hr). The 25th percentile is $42,848 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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