Statistical Assistant Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Statistical Assistants — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$50,330
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$24.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$81,990
entry level starts ~$35,990
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 5,000 employed

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 levelAnnual salaryHourly 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.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1California$82,580$39.70+64%
2Connecticut$76,140$36.61+51%
3Massachusetts$70,470$33.88+40%
4New Jersey$69,480$33.40+38%
5Washington$63,660$30.61+26%

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Statistical Assistant make in the United States?
The median Statistical Assistant salary in the United States is $50,330 per year, or about $24.20 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $35,990, while the top 10% of earners make $81,990 or more.
How does Statistical Assistant pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Statistical Assistant median of $50,330 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Statistical Assistants the most?
California is the highest-paying state for Statistical Assistants, with a median salary of $82,580 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Statistical Assistant?
Becoming a Statistical Assistant typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Statistical Assistants work in the United States?
About 5,000 people were employed as Statistical Assistants in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.