Statistical assistants

Definition

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.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2004 employment: 19,000
Projected 2004-14 employment change: More slowly than average
Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Statistical assistants

2004 employment: 19,000
2014 projected employment: 20,000
Change — numeric: 1,000; percent: 5.7%
2004 median annual earnings: $30,270; earnings group: high
2004 self-employed: 0.0%
2004 part-time employment: low
2004 unemployment: low
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 34.7%; some college: 34.5%; bachelor's degree: 30.7%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

Earnings Graph

National Average and Percentile Annual Earnings, May 2005

Metropolitan area and State estimates.

source: Occupational Employment Statistics Program; about this section

Area and Industry Statistics

May 2005 Mean Annual Earnings and Employment, wage and salary workers

Statistical assistants
— National
U.S.:	$31,270
— by State
AL:	$32,480
AK:	$39,850
AZ:	$28,840
AR:	$20,530
CA:	$37,660
CO:	$35,950
CT:	$36,720
DC:	$41,050
FL:	$29,640
GA:	$25,130
HI:	$31,520
IL:	$30,790
IN:	$29,090
IA:	$38,390
LA:	$37,720
ME:	$28,320
MD:	$37,420
MA:	$40,370
MN:	$36,000
MS:	$27,640
MT:	$32,580
NE:	$31,160
NH:	$34,560
NJ:	$34,410
NY:	$35,230
NC:	$31,280
OH:	$32,040
OK:	$35,860
OR:	$34,810
PA:	$33,250
RI:	$38,340
SC:	$29,460
TN:	$29,430
TX:	$35,000
UT:	$29,460
VA:	$40,010
WA:	$36,220
WI:	$35,680
— by NAICS Industry Sector
31-33	$35,970
42	$38,890
48-49	$44,470
51	$32,200
52	$35,630
54	$32,900
55	$34,620
62	$30,420
71	$23,690
81	$29,540
92	$28,290
Also see State and Metropolitan Area and industry estimates of employment and percentile earnings for statistical assistants.

Width of bars indicates mean annual wages; color of bars indicates employment.

source: Occupational Employment Statistics Program; about this section

Census Statistics

1999 employment and earnings distribution, year-round full-time workers

Statistical assistants

	Percentile earnings distribution
	10th	25th	50th	75th	90th
All workers employment: 22,620 average earnings: $35,000	$18,000	$23,000	$30,000	$41,000	$55,000
Men employment: 7,720 average earnings: $35,000	$21,000	$27,000	$38,000	$51,000	$68,000
Women employment: 14,900 average earnings: $32,000	$18,000	$22,000	$29,000	$37,000	$47,000

source: Bureau of the Census; about this section

Fatalities

2004 Fatal occupational injuries by occupation and event or exposure

Occupation	Fatalities: Event or exposure
Occupation	Total	Tran.	Viol.	Cont.	Falls	Expo.	Fires
Stock clerks and order fillers	14	4	4	-	-	-	-

source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities Program; about this section

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