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.
- O*NET-SOC code
43-9111.00 - Preparation Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$50,330
Employment, U.S.4,710
Median hourly wage$24.20
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,990 | $42,840 | $50,330 | $63,950 | $81,990 |
By state (27)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 100 | $56,900 | 0.99 |
| California | 110 | $82,580 | 0.20 |
| Connecticut | 160 | $76,140 | 3.08 |
| Florida | 90 | $57,200 | 0.29 |
| Hawaii | 40 | $40,240 | 2.34 |
| Illinois | $63,410 | ||
| Indiana | 270 | $46,860 | 2.81 |
| Iowa | 80 | Not available | 1.66 |
| Kentucky | 100 | $45,660 | 1.73 |
| Maine | 40 | $48,050 | 2.28 |
| Maryland | 100 | $59,690 | 1.15 |
| Massachusetts | 190 | $70,470 | 1.68 |
| Michigan | 370 | $49,660 | 2.75 |
| Minnesota | $58,580 | ||
| Missouri | 90 | $58,610 | 1.01 |
| Nebraska | 170 | $59,620 | 5.44 |
| New Jersey | 110 | $69,480 | 0.86 |
| New York | $46,520 | ||
| North Carolina | 250 | Not available | 1.66 |
| Ohio | 70 | $47,980 | 0.44 |
| Oklahoma | 30 | $46,010 | 0.61 |
| Pennsylvania | 280 | $48,740 | 1.54 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $58,970 | 0.51 |
| Tennessee | 390 | $47,780 | 3.92 |
| Texas | $43,590 | ||
| Washington | 200 | $63,660 | 1.84 |
| Wisconsin | 60 | $53,400 | 0.64 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statisticians | 5 | 0.966 |
| 2 | Business Intelligence Analysts | 4 | 0.949 |
| 3 | Social Science Research Assistants | 4 | 0.948 |
| 4 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3 | 0.946 |
| 5 | Budget Analysts | 4 | 0.946 |
| 6 | Tax Preparers | 3 | 0.944 |
| 7 | Credit Analysts | 4 | 0.944 |
| 8 | Actuaries | 4 | 0.944 |
| 9 | Biostatisticians | 5 | 0.942 |
| 10 | Survey Researchers | 5 | 0.942 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Statistical Assistants, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science Research Assistants | Science | 0.88 | 0.948 |
| Data Scientists | Judgment and Decision Making | 1.00 | 0.935 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | Persuasion | 1.00 | 0.923 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Monitoring | 0.88 | 0.919 |
| Document Management Specialists | Systems Analysis | 0.88 | 0.917 |
| Intelligence Analysts | Reading Comprehension | 0.88 | 0.909 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Statistical Assistants, excluding software Statistical Assistants already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server | 11 of 20 | 5.4x |
| Microsoft Power BI | 7 of 20 | 12.9x |
| Statistical software | 8 of 20 | 9.2x |
| Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA | 8 of 20 | 8.2x |
| Camfit Data Limited Microfit | 3 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Quantitative Micro Software EViews | 3 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Econometric Software LIMDEP | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Aptech Systems GAUSS | 3 of 20 | 19.8x |
| Reporting software | 3 of 20 | 19.8x |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Financials | 5 of 20 | 5.6x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 4.38 | 4.88 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 3.38 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 3.50 | 3.75 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.75 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Science | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.50 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.00 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.50 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (29) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.56 | 5.57 |
| English Language | 4.43 | 4.55 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.37 | 4.67 |
| Administrative | 3.67 | 4.56 |
| Law and Government | 3.41 | 3.35 |
| Administration and Management | 3.30 | 3.96 |
| Education and Training | 3.26 | 3.67 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.10 | 3.67 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.82 | 3.07 |
| Communications and Media | 2.70 | 2.64 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.42 | 2.01 |
| Production and Processing | 2.10 | 1.63 |
| Telecommunications | 2.07 | 1.16 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.04 | 1.44 |
| Psychology | 1.83 | 1.38 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.81 | 1.11 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.72 | 0.72 |
| Geography | 1.70 | 1.35 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.51 | not rated |
| Design | 1.42 | not rated |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.36 | 0.64 |
| Transportation | 1.34 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.32 | 0.91 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.31 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.28 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.14 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.11 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.07 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.05 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Reasoning | 4.62 | 4.88 |
| Number Facility | 4.00 | 4.62 |
| Written Comprehension | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.88 | 4.12 |
| Written Expression | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.75 | 3.38 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.62 | 3.88 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.12 | 3.50 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Originality | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Speed of Closure | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Memorization | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Far Vision | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Visualization | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Time Sharing | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.12 | 1.38 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Dynamic Strength | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Control Precision | 1.38 | 0.62 |
| Depth Perception | 1.25 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Explosive Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.00 | not rated |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Rate Control | 1.00 | not rated |
| Reaction Time | 1.00 | not rated |
| Response Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.00 | not rated |
| Stamina | 1.00 | not rated |
| Static Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- C# in demand
- Python in demand
- R in demand
- SAS in demand
- Bentley MicroStation hot
- C++ hot
- Google Workspace software hot
- IBM SPSS Statistics hot
- Microsoft Access hot
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Visual Basic hot
- Microsoft Visual Studio hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Oracle Java hot
- Oracle PL/SQL hot
- Structured query language SQL hot
- Tableau hot
- The MathWorks MATLAB hot
- A programming language APL
- Avidian Technologies Prophet
- Benfield ReMetrica
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Data visualization software
- Database software
- GGY AXIS
- Harvard Graphics
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- Hyland OnBase Enterprise Content Management
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- Insightful S-PLUS
- Minitab
- PolySystems Asset Delphi
- QSR International NVivo
- SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
- STATISTICA
- Software development tools
- StataCorp Stata
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- Towers Perrin MoSes
- Web browser software
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
- dBASE
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 320 | 15.55 | $45,660 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 230 | 10.96 | $27,490 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 170 | 2.68 | $63,660 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 150 | 2.61 | $49,660 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 140 | 1.70 | $70,570 |