43 Series · SOC 43-9111
Statistical Assistants Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $50,330
- Median / year
- $81,990
- Top 10% earn
- -2.5%
- Growth '23–'33
- 4,710
- US workers
Statistical Assistants earn a median of $50,330 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $50,330, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $35,990 (10th percentile) to $81,990 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 4,710 US workers. California pays the most ($82,580), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Statistical Assistants earn a median of $50,330, putting them below the typical US occupation and higher than 34% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Office and Administrative Support, it ranks #21 of 54 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 2.5% by 2033.
- $50,330
- Median annual wage
- Top 66%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #21 of 54
- in Office and Administrative Support
- 2.3×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: California at $82,580. Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Statistical Assistants (SOC 43-9111) pays a national median of $50,330 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $35,990 at the 10th percentile to $81,990 at the 90th, with a mean of $55,650 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 4,710 Americans work in this occupation across 26 reporting states and 21 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a -2.5% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 800 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Bachelor's degree. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.5 per 100,000 and injury rate of 1 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. California pays the highest state median at $82,580, which is +64% above the national figure. The top metro is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $80,360 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$50,330
per year
Median Hourly
$24.20/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$55,650
average
Employment
4,710
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Statistical Assistants pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$50,330 Bottom 34% higher than 34% of 825 US occupations
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Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 43-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Statistical Assistants; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 24 43-series occupations with growth data, Statistical Assistants sits on the slower-growing side at -2.5% growth and $50,330 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
-2.5%
Declining
Annual Openings
800
per year (projected)
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Very Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
0.5/100K
Injury Rate
1/100
Danger Index
4.3/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Statistical Assistants roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key Tasks
- ▸ 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.
- ▸ Interview people and keep track of their responses.
- ▸ Participate in the publication of data or information.
- ▸ File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
- ▸ Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.
- ▸ Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.
- ▸ Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$35,990
25th Percentile
$42,840
Median
$50,330
75th Percentile
$63,950
90th Percentile
$81,990
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $82,580 | +64% above national |
| 2 | Connecticut | $76,140 | +51% above national |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $70,470 | +40% above national |
| 4 | New Jersey | $69,480 | +38% above national |
| 5 | Washington | $63,660 | +26% above national |
| 6 | Illinois | $63,410 | +26% above national |
| 7 | Maryland | $59,690 | +19% above national |
| 8 | Nebraska | $59,620 | +18% above national |
| 9 | South Carolina | $58,970 | +17% above national |
| 10 | Missouri | $58,610 | +16% above national |
| 11 | Minnesota | $58,580 | +16% above national |
| 12 | Florida | $57,200 | +14% above national |
| 13 | Arizona | $56,900 | +13% above national |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $53,400 | +6% above national |
| 15 | Michigan | $49,660 | 1% below national |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $48,740 | 3% below national |
| 17 | Maine | $48,050 | 5% below national |
| 18 | Ohio | $47,980 | 5% below national |
| 19 | Tennessee | $47,780 | 5% below national |
| 20 | Indiana | $46,860 | 7% below national |
| 21 | New York | $46,520 | 8% below national |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $46,010 | 9% below national |
| 23 | Kentucky | $45,660 | 9% below national |
| 24 | Texas | $43,590 | 13% below national |
| 25 | Hawaii | $40,240 | 20% below national |
| 26 | Puerto Rico | $27,490 | 45% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $80,360 | +60% above national |
| 2 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $73,660 | +46% above national |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $70,570 | +40% above national |
| 4 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $66,190 | +32% above national |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,660 | +26% above national |
| 6 | Omaha, NE-IA | $60,380 | +20% above national |
| 7 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $59,690 | +19% above national |
| 8 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $57,830 | +15% above national |
| 9 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $51,220 | +2% above national |
| 10 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,660 | 1% below national |
| 11 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $48,980 | 3% below national |
| 12 | Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $48,510 | 4% below national |
| 13 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $47,780 | 5% below national |
| 14 | Pittsburgh, PA | $47,740 | 5% below national |
| 15 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $46,950 | 7% below national |
| 16 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,520 | 8% below national |
| 17 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,660 | 9% below national |
| 18 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $44,540 | 12% below national |
| 19 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $38,930 | 23% below national |
| 20 | Knoxville, TN | $37,970 | 25% below national |
| 21 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $27,490 | 45% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Statistical Assistants pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $63,950/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: California leads at $82,580/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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