Salary and Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, there are 8,500 people employed as statistical assistants in the United States. The median annual salary is $48,160. Entry level employees earn approximately $34,650 per year and senior employees earn approximately $79,390 per year.

Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.

Job Duties

• Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
• Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
• Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
• Participate in the publication of data or information.
• File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
• Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.
• Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.
• Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
• Interview people and keep track of their responses.
• Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.
• Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
• Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
• Send out surveys.

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