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.
- Private, for profit65.71%
- State and local government13.54%
- Private, not for profit10.58%
- Federal government6.49%
- 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
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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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 59%
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Some college 11%
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Master's degree 11%
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First professional degree 7%
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High school 6%
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Doctoral degree 2%
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Post baccalaureate 2%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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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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