Career Profile

Statisticians

Education Postgraduate degree
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $79,300
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Statisticians develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information.

General Information

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. Excludes Survey Researchers (19-3022).

Statisticians

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

5

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 5 openings per year are projected for Statisticians.

+28.1%

Employment Change

Employment for Statisticians is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 28.1% between 2023 and 2028.

$38.12

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $38.12/hour. Entry level workers are paid $30.11, while experienced workers are paid $46.50. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 31 Statisticians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 40.

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Statisticians are Scientific Research and Development Services, Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and Computer Systems Design and Related Services.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Statisticians include Mathematics, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Statisticians is Postgraduate degree. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET