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BLS May 2025 wages O*NET task lead SOC 43-9111

Statistical Assistants

O*NET task statements lead this Statistical Assistants card before OEWS pay; neighboring titles include Brokerage Clerks, Proofreaders and Copy Markers, Communications Equipment Operators, All Other, Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.

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Same-major-group titles next to Statistical Assistants: Brokerage Clerks ($66K) , Proofreaders and Copy Markers ($51K) , Communications Equipment Operators, All Other ($55K) , Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs ($54K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Statistical Assistants publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 43-9111 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators
  2. 2. Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy
  3. 3. Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports
  4. 4. Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses
  5. 5. Interview people and keep track of their responses
  6. 6. Participate in the publication of data or information
  7. 7. File data and related information, and maintain and update databases
  8. 8. Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis
  9. 9. Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used
  10. 10. Select statistical tests for analyzing data
  11. 11. Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes
  12. 12. Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sh…

Statistical Assistants: O*NET ranks Mathematics first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 43-9111 - lead skill Mathematics at 4.4 ; lead knowledge English Language. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Mathematics 4.4
  2. 2. Reading Comprehension 3.8
  3. 3. Critical Thinking 3.8
  4. 4. Active Learning 3.6
  5. 5. Complex Problem Solving 3.6
  6. 6. Writing 3.5
  7. 7. Active Listening 3.4
  8. 8. Speaking 3.4

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. English Language 4.0
  2. 2. Mathematics 4.0
  3. 3. Computers and Electronics 3.9
  4. 4. Customer and Personal Service 3.4
  5. 5. Education and Training 3.1
  6. 6. Administrative 3.0
National median after O*NET task lead
$50,330
/year · 12 published task lines above
Lead task: Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators
$50K
National median
↓ -3%
Growth 2024-2034
800
Annual openings
4,710
Estimated US jobs
Brokerage Clerks
Highest-pay peer · $66K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education Bachelor's degree

Top Paying States for Statistical Assistants

1. Massachusetts $70,470
2. New Jersey $69,480
3. Illinois $63,410
4. Nebraska $59,620
5. Maryland $59,690
6. Connecticut $76,140
7. California $82,580
8. Washington $63,660
9. Missouri $58,610
10. South Carolina $58,970

Other Office and Administrative Support Occupations titles

  1. 1. Brokerage Clerks $65,750
  2. 2. Communications Equipment Operators, All Other $54,680
  3. 3. Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $54,210
  4. 4. Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $58,470
  5. 5. Public Safety Telecommunicators $53,040
  6. 6. Proofreaders and Copy Markers $51,120

O*NET publishes 12 leading task statements for Statistical Assistants (SOC 43-9111). The national OEWS median is $50,330 inside Office and Administrative Support Occupations. Same-group neighbors: Brokerage Clerks, Proofreaders and Copy Markers, Communications Equipment Operators, All Other, Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs. Lead published task: Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.

Employment Projections expect -3% change between 2024 and 2034 (declining vs baseline 3.1%). About 800 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns Bachelor's degree as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: Massachusetts at $70,470. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Brokerage Clerks at $65,750. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Statistical Assistants pay-rank #21 in Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Statistical Assistants sits at pay-rank #21 of 54 detailed Office and Administrative Support Occupations, the middle third of the major-group median table. ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

SOC 43-9111 · national median $50,330 · middle third of Office and Administrative Support Occupations (#21/54). Open the full OEWS map or a named state before treating the card median as a local ask.

Statistical Assistants salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 43-9111

Massachusetts · top state for Statistical Assistants

$70K published median

New Jersey · #2 state pay

$69K · behind Massachusetts

Brokerage Clerks

Highest-pay peer vs Statistical Assistants · $66K

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Lower-pay peer beside Statistical Assistants · $51K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Statistical Assistants mid-table among Office and Administrative Support Occupations? ▼
Yes: pay-rank #21 of 54 detailed Office and Administrative Support Occupations, the middle third. Mid-table neighbors: Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance ($50K), Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks ($50K), Procurement Clerks ($51K), Loan Interviewers and Clerks ($50K). ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.
What do statistical assistants do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Statistical Assistants. Leading ones include: 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. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for statistical assistants? ▼
For SOC 43-9111, O*NET importance scores lead with Mathematics (4.4), Reading Comprehension (3.8), Critical Thinking (3.8), Active Learning (3.6). Knowledge areas emphasize English Language, Mathematics, Computers and Electronics. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for Statistical Assistants? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $50,330 as the national median for Statistical Assistants. The published 10th-90th range is $35,990 to $81,990. Beside Brokerage Clerks ($65,750), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for Statistical Assistants? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Statistical Assistants is -3%. Projected annual openings: about 800. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: declining.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Statistical Assistants? ▼
BLS assigns Bachelor's degree as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Statistical Assistants. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Statistical Assistants? ▼
Massachusetts ($70,470), New Jersey ($69,480), Illinois ($63,410) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Statistical Assistants card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 43-9111. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Statistical Assistants. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics