Statistical assistants
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.
Statistical assistants 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. The role reports a median annual salary of $51,440 in the US and is projected to decline by 2% over the next decade. Entry typically requires a Bachelor's degree, and shows high AI exposure (0.81 on a 0-1 scale) — significant portions of core tasks are already being automated. The most in-demand skills for the role include digital data processing, mathematics, quantitative analysis, statistics, statistical analysis system software.
Pay in the UK
UK: median £35,209 a year for Business associate professionals n.e.c. (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time)
Middle half of full-time jobs: £28,099 to £46,322 a year
UK jobs are grouped differently; this is the closest UK occupation group (ONS SOC 2020 3549). ONS rates this estimate precise. 2025 provisional figures; ONS revises them a year later. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (Open Government Licence)
Pay in India (occupation group)
Average monthly earnings of salaried employees in the occupation group “Technicians and associate professionals” in India, from the Government of India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (January–December 2025). It covers everyone in this group, not only Statistical assistants, and it is not US pay converted to rupees.
Source: MoSPI (Government of India), Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025, Table 51 — average wage/salary earnings of regular wage/salaried employees, NCO-2015 division 3. Official India data gives one average per occupation group: there are no official India figures for single careers, experience levels or cities. Read the report
Top skills
Knowledge you'll build
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
- Law and Government
What you'd actually do
- 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.
- Participate in the publication of data or information.
- File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
Tools & technology you'd use
Frequently asked questions
What does Statistical assistants do?
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.
How much does Statistical assistants earn?
The median annual salary for Statistical assistants in the US is $51,440.
What is the job outlook for Statistical assistants?
The role is projected to decline by 2% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 6,500 workers.
How do I become statistical assistants?
The typical entry education is a Bachelor's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
What skills does Statistical assistants need?
The most in-demand skills for this role include digital data processing, mathematics, quantitative analysis, statistics, statistical analysis system software, identify statistical patterns. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.
Will AI replace Statistical assistants?
Our AI-durability model gives Statistical assistants a score of 0.81 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at high AI risk — many core tasks are already being automated by generative AI and workflow tools. Focus on AI-adjacent skills or plan a pivot to an AI-durable adjacent role.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Statistical assistants has moderate barrier to entry — moderately gated — a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is typically required.