SOC 439111

Statistical Assistants

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.

National Median

$51,440

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$51,440

Entry Level (10th pct)

$38,050

Experienced (90th pct)

$79,410

Total Employed

5,900

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$38,050 - $45,970
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$45,970 - $63,620
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$63,620 - $79,410

Highest Paying Locations for Statistical Assistants

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$83,200

+61.7% vs national

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

$82,000

+59.4% vs national

Iowa

$82,000

+59.4% vs national

California

$78,040

+51.7% vs national

New Jersey

$71,140

+38.3% vs national

Statistical Assistants Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$83,200	30
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$82,000	100
Iowa	$82,000	120
California	$78,040	220
New Jersey	$71,140	140
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$71,030	420
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$69,410	70
Massachusetts	$68,530	150
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$68,530	130
New York	$64,190	490
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$62,390	30
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$62,090	30
Illinois	$61,430	70
Texas	$61,000	110
St. Louis, MO-IL	$60,240	90
Maryland	$58,850	110
Florida	$58,820	70
Omaha, NE-IA	$58,500	110
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$58,010	50
Nebraska	$57,890	200
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$57,000	100
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$56,090	100
Missouri	$55,580	150
Arizona	$55,000	160
Idaho	$54,710	N/A
Virginia	$52,000	40
Utah	$51,430	50
Tennessee	$51,150	1,010
Ohio	$50,820	70
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$50,560	130
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$50,250	40
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$49,910	70
Oklahoma	$49,700	40
Pittsburgh, PA	$48,780	50
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$48,210	N/A
Michigan	$48,210	930
Washington	$48,180	210
Pennsylvania	$47,840	320
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$47,790	40
Maine	$46,650	50
Urban Honolulu, HI	$46,600	50
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$46,400	280
North Carolina	$45,990	320
Indiana	$44,780	390
Winston-Salem, NC	$43,640	80
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$43,620	450
Kentucky	$43,620	90
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$43,550	40
Hawaii	$38,320	80
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	$28,670	180

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Statistical Assistants?

The national median annual salary for Statistical Assistants is $51,440, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Statistical Assistantss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Statistical Assistantss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $83,200.

How much can an experienced Statistical Assistants make?

Top-earning Statistical Assistantss (90th percentile) make $79,410 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.