Statistical Assistant Salary
Statistical Assistants earn a median $50,330 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What 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.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -1.8% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 500
Employment of statistical assistants is projected to shrink 1.8% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Statistical Assistant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,860
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,120
- Medicare (1.45%)$730
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,620
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,990 | $17.30 | $31,098 |
| 25th percentile | $42,840 | $20.60 | $36,602 |
| Median (50th) | $50,330 | $24.20 | $42,620 |
| 75th percentile | $63,950 | $30.75 | $53,564 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,990 | $39.42 | $66,510 |
Statistical Assistant salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $82,580 | +5.8% | $62,401 | $52,700 – $105,720 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $76,140 | — | $59,782 | $42,940 – $89,700 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $70,470 | +2.8% | $55,102 | $49,020 – $78,920 | 190 |
| New Jersey | $69,480 | −2.3% | $55,418 | $51,920 – $94,030 | 110 |
| Washington | $63,660 | +32.1% | $53,331 | $38,520 – $79,370 | 200 |
| Illinois | $63,410 | +3.2% | $50,136 | $46,170 – $77,960 | — |
| Maryland | $59,690 | +1.4% | $47,669 | $46,810 – $81,820 | 100 |
| Nebraska | $59,620 | +3.0% | $48,252 | $42,340 – $73,780 | 170 |
| South Carolina | $58,970 | — | $47,181 | $19,050 – $87,520 | 40 |
| Missouri | $58,610 | +5.5% | $47,456 | $44,430 – $79,350 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $58,580 | — | $46,789 | $47,630 – $64,210 | — |
| Florida | $57,200 | −2.8% | $48,140 | $36,460 – $84,440 | 90 |
| Arizona | $56,900 | +3.5% | $46,685 | $48,260 – $60,380 | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $53,400 | — | $43,518 | $44,540 – $97,560 | 60 |
| Michigan | $49,660 | +3.0% | $40,222 | $33,380 – $63,080 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,740 | +1.9% | $39,846 | $40,070 – $61,710 | 280 |
| Maine | $48,050 | +3.0% | $38,726 | $38,060 – $72,090 | 40 |
| Ohio | $47,980 | −5.6% | $40,195 | $33,900 – $87,490 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $47,780 | −6.6% | $40,571 | $37,970 – $62,390 | 390 |
| Indiana | $46,860 | +4.6% | $38,479 | $39,890 – $58,430 | 270 |
| New York | $46,520 | −27.5% | $37,644 | $32,240 – $95,280 | — |
| Oklahoma | $46,010 | −7.4% | $37,624 | $27,610 – $61,730 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $45,660 | +4.7% | $37,387 | $39,050 – $71,280 | 100 |
| Texas | $43,590 | −28.5% | $37,205 | $35,620 – $78,550 | — |
| Hawaii | $40,240 | +5.0% | $32,926 | $39,330 – $57,780 | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a statistical assistant make?
The national median salary for statistical assistants is $50,330 a year ($24.20 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990 and the top 10% earn over $81,990. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays statistical assistants the most?
California has the highest median pay at $82,580.
How many statistical assistants are there in the U.S.?
About 4,710 people work as statistical assistants nationwide.