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Average Statistical Assistant Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a statistical assistant make in the United States?

The average salary for a statistical assistant in the United States is $53,900, but the range typically falls between $43,440 and $61,960. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.92, with a range between $20.88 and $29.79.

There are approximately 7,200 people employed as a statistical assistant in the United States. With Tennessee, Michigan, New York employing the highest number of statistical assistants.The state with the best pay for a statistical assistant is Iowa, with an average annual salary of $75,060, while Florida has the lowest average annual salary of $46,260.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$35,460$17.05
25th Percentile$43,440$20.88
Median$50,510$24.29
75th Percentile$61,960$29.79
90th Percentile$76,880$36.96

Average statistical assistant salary by location

The salary of a statistical assistant can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a statistical assistant in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for statistical assistants are Iowa, New Jersey, California, Ohio, Massachusetts while the worst states are Florida, Indiana, South Carolina, Washington, Idaho.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Arizona$47,250$51,880$58,300
California$46,650$73,140$97,430
Florida$32,950$46,260$67,030
Idaho$41,810$47,540$57,140
Illinois$43,040$55,640$76,260
Indiana$35,550$42,620$53,440
Iowa$47,200$75,060$95,800
Maine$35,820$49,140$65,730
Maryland$42,450$54,260$62,190
Massachusetts$49,130$62,570$71,890
Michigan$38,470$47,200$55,540
Missouri$45,080$59,730$78,750
Nebraska$30,210$54,860$86,420
New Jersey$46,900$72,600$88,460
New York$41,540$63,340$82,550
Ohio$45,880$68,570$123,580
Oklahoma$25,390$44,440$56,770
Pennsylvania$39,500$49,760$60,440
South Carolina$19,440$40,890$51,690
Tennessee$26,920$52,350$71,620
Texas$26,950$53,810$74,440
Utah$33,660$51,880$77,350
Virginia$42,870$54,910$74,480
Washington$35,420$45,570$61,230

Even between cities, the salary of a statistical assistant can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for statistical assistants is Des Moines-West Des Moines area, IA with an average salary of $77,480.The city with the lowest average salary for statistical assistants is Columbia, SC with an average salary of $40,640.

Areas with highest average salaries for statistical assistants

  1. Des Moines-West Des Moines area, IA - $77,480
  2. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $69,110
  3. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL - $67,010
  4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA - $63,960
  5. St. Louis, MO - $63,330

Areas with lowest average salaries for statistical assistants

  1. Columbia, SC - $40,640
  2. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY - $42,380
  3. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL - $43,740
  4. Grand Rapids-Wyoming area, MI - $44,290
  5. Memphis, TN - $45,140

Employment trends for statistical assistants in the United States

The number of statistical assistants in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of statistical assistants has decreased by -2,120. On average, the number of statistical assistants has been increasing by -5.7% each year. The salary of statistical assistants has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of statistical assistants has increased by $1,780. On average, the salary of statistical assistants has been increasing by 0.9% each year.

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How statistical assistants salaries compare to other office and administrative support occupations

Statistical Assistants are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for statistical assistants compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.

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