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.
Most important skills
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Speaking
Key knowledge
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Administrative
- Law and Government
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
What the work involves
- Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
- Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
- Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
- Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
- Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in the publication of data or information.
- Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
- File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
Strongest interest areas (O*NET): Conventional, Investigative, Realistic.
Qualifications and licensing
- Most common education
- Bachelor's Degree (88% of expert ratings)
- Related experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years (51.7%)
- On-the-job training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year (25.2%)
- Preparation level
- O*NET job zone 4: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Licensing
- Not yet verified. Check your state licensing board.
Check before planning
- Licensing for Statistical Assistants is not yet verified for any state: check the state licensing board before planning.
Limits
- Distributions show what current workers or occupational experts report, not legal minimums.
- Requirements vary by employer and state; time to qualify is not estimated.
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections · dataset 2026.10.8 · method e3-qualification-1.0.0
Work environment
How the typical conditions of this occupation compare with 911 occupations in O*NET (very low = the lowest fifth).
Levels are relative. Most occupations involve a lot of contact with people, for example, so “very low” can still mean regular contact; the last column shows what workers actually reported.
| Condition | Level | Compared with other occupations | Most common answer (O*NET survey) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact with others | Low | Lower on contact with others than 74% of occupations compared | 41% of surveyed respondents chose “Constant contact with others” |
| Dealing with the public | Low | Lower on dealing with the public than 66% of occupations compared | 29% of surveyed respondents chose “Very important” |
| Teamwork | Low | Lower on teamwork than 65% of occupations compared | 38% of surveyed respondents chose “Very important” |
| Freedom to make decisions | Low | Lower on freedom to make decisions than 61% of occupations compared | 36% of surveyed respondents chose “A lot of freedom” |
| Time pressure | Low | Lower on time pressure than 68% of occupations compared | 51% of surveyed respondents chose “Once a month or more but not every week” |
| Conflict situations | Very low | Lower on conflict situations than 85% of occupations compared | 35% of surveyed respondents chose “Once a month or more but not every week” |
| Dealing with unpleasant or angry people | Moderate | Lower on dealing with unpleasant or angry people than 56% of occupations compared | 29% of surveyed respondents chose “Once a year or more but not every month” |
| Consequence of error | Very low | Lower on consequence of error than 82% of occupations compared | 40% of surveyed respondents chose “Serious” |
Work-pressure profile
- Time pressure: low
- Conflict situations: very low
- Dealing with unpleasant or angry people: moderate
- Consequence of error: very low
Each part is shown on its own. There is no combined stress score, and conditions vary by employer and role.
Full answer distributions
Contact with others
- No contact with others: 0%
- Occasional contact with others: 10.09%
- Contact with others about half the time: 19.4%
- Contact with others most of the time: 29.2%
- Constant contact with others: 41.31%
n = 37, Incumbent 07/2015
Dealing with the public
- Not important at all: 19.04%
- Fairly important: 26.29%
- Important: 8.16%
- Very important: 28.67%
- Extremely important: 17.85%
n = 37, Incumbent 07/2015
Teamwork
- Not important at all: 0.62%
- Fairly important: 0.73%
- Important: 24.28%
- Very important: 38.07%
- Extremely important: 36.31%
n = 37, Incumbent 07/2015
Freedom to make decisions
- No freedom: 0%
- Very little freedom: 0.11%
- Limited freedom: 31.97%
- Some freedom: 32.32%
- A lot of freedom: 35.6%
n = 37, Incumbent 07/2015
Time pressure
- Never: 0%
- Once a year or more but not every month: 0.11%
- Once a month or more but not every week: 50.66%
- Once a week or more but not every day: 34.85%
- Every day: 14.38%
n = 37, Incumbent 07/2015
Conflict situations
- Never: 26.94%
- Once a year or more but not every month: 28.41%
- Once a month or more but not every week: 34.59%
- Once a week or more but not every day: 10.06%
- Every day: 0%
n = 37, Incumbent 07/2015
Dealing with unpleasant or angry people
- Never: 16.9%
- Once a year or more but not every month: 29.06%
- Once a month or more but not every week: 28.68%
- Once a week or more but not every day: 22.04%
- Every day: 3.32%
n = 37, Incumbent 07/2015
Consequence of error
- Not serious at all: 20.65%
- Fairly serious: 34.62%
- Serious: 39.56%
- Very serious: 5.17%
- Extremely serious: 0%
n = 36, Incumbent 07/2015
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