How much does a Statistical Assistant make?
The median pay for a Statistical Assistant in the United States is $50,330 per year — about $24.20 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $35,990, while the most experienced Statistical Assistants in the top 10% earn $81,990.
That is $11,060 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Statistical Assistant salary range by percentile
Half of all Statistical Assistants earn between $42,840 and $63,950 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $50,330 | $24.20 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,950 | $30.75 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,990 | $39.42 |
Highest-paying states for Statistical Assistant
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Statistical Assistant pay at $82,580 a year, followed by Connecticut ($76,140) and Massachusetts ($70,470). At the other end, Hawaii posts the lowest median at $40,240 — a gap of $42,340 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $82,580 | $39.70 | +64% |
| 2 | Connecticut | $76,140 | $36.61 | +51% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $70,470 | $33.88 | +40% |
| 4 | New Jersey | $69,480 | $33.40 | +38% |
| 5 | Washington | $63,660 | $30.61 | +26% |
Statistical Assistant salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 25 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 5,000 people work as Statistical Assistants in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $55,650 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
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