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Statistical Assistants

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit65.71%
  2. State and local government13.54%
  3. Private, not for profit10.58%
  4. Federal government6.49%
  5. Self-employed2.91%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Government & Public Administration

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$48,880

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$31,270
$77,890
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 59%
  • Some college 11%
  • Master's degree 11%
  • First professional degree 7%
  • High school 6%
  • Doctoral degree 2%
  • Post baccalaureate 2%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.