Occupation salary profile

Statistical Assistants

SOC 43-9111 BLS OEWS May 2025 H-1B LCAs, last 12 months

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.

National median · BLS
$50,330
▼ -2.16% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
$79,162
▲ +4.59% YoY · 94 LCAs
Average salary · BLS
$55,650
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
4,710
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Pay range for Statistical Assistants

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation; H-1B covers 94 certified Labor Condition Applications filed by sponsoring employers in the last 12 months.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS) H-1B sponsored
10th — entry pay$35,990$55,000
25th$42,840$62,074
Median (50th)$50,330$79,162
75th$63,950$94,500
90th — top pay$81,990$105,350
H-1B sponsors pay a median of $79,162 for Statistical Assistants — 57.3% above the BLS national median of $50,330.

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Statistical Assistants

BLS projects employment of statistical assistants to decline 1.8% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%. About 500 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
5,100 → 5,000
-100 jobs
Projected change
-1.8%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
500
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree
No related experience required
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 4)
Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Fastest-declining jobs → Best-paying jobs that need a bachelor's degree →

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035

H-1B sponsored pay

Pay by H-1B wage level

Employers assign every H-1B filing a Department of Labor prevailing-wage level, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). Pay rises steeply with level.

H-1B median $79,162
Change vs prior year +4.59%
After inflation (CPI-U) +1.42%
Wage level LCAs Share P25 Median P75
Level I 21 22.3% $54,755 $65,000 $82,000
Level II 50 53.2% $62,074 $85,250 $100,700
Level III 14 14.9% $64,805 $82,700 $98,542
H-1B job titles

Salaries by job title in Statistical Assistants

The 1 most-filed job titles inside SOC 43-9111, from 94 H-1B filings. Seniority words and level numbers are grouped (“Senior Data Engineer II” counts as Data Engineer). Tap a title for its full range, wage levels and the exact titles employers used.

Job title LCAs Share P25 Median P75 YoY
Statistical Assistant 11 11.7% $55,070 $61,058 $68,828 +16.3%

Titles are cleaned from the employer's own LCA text (codes and typos removed, nothing invented). Rows need 10+ filings in this SOC.

Skills & tools

Skills needed for Statistical Assistants

How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.

Top skills
  • Mathematics4.4
  • Critical Thinking3.8
  • Reading Comprehension3.8
  • Active Learning3.6
  • Complex Problem Solving3.6
  • Writing3.5
  • Active Listening3.4
  • Speaking3.4
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.3
  • Time Management3.3
Top knowledge areas
  • Mathematics4.6
  • English Language4.4
  • Computers and Electronics4.4
  • Administrative3.7
  • Law and Government3.4
  • Administration and Management3.3
  • Education and Training3.3
  • Customer and Personal Service3.1
Software and technology used
C#PythonRSASBentley MicroStationC++Google Workspace softwareIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft WordOracle Java

Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

About the job

What statistical assistants do

  • Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
  • File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
  • Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
  • Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
  • Participate in the publication of data or information.
  • Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
  • Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
  • Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
Also called
Actuarial AnalystActuarial AssistantActuarial Technician (Actuarial Tech)Research AssistantActuarial AssociateAdministrative Analyst (Admin Analyst)Data Technical SpecialistResearch AssociateStatistical ClerkStatistical Technician (Statistical Tech)
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Actuary ClerkAdvertising Statistical ClerkAnalytical ClerkBookmanChart CalculatorChart ChangerChart ClerkCompilation ClerkCompilerCustomer Data Technician (Customer Data Tech)Data Analysis AssistantData Analysis ClerkData CompilerData Editing ClerkData Technician (Data Tech)Prorate ClerkProration ClerkRecord Tabulating ClerkStatistical Research AssistantSurvey Data Technician (Survey Data Tech)Tabulating Clerk

Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.