Statistical Assistants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for statistical assistantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$82,250
- New Jersey$70,940
- Connecticut$70,810
- Wisconsin$64,940
- Massachusetts$64,450
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $82,250 | $82,580 | $40 | +47.8% | 110 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $70,940 | $69,480 | $34 | +27.5% | 110 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $70,810 | $76,140 | $34 | +27.2% | 160 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $64,940 | $53,400 | $31 | +16.7% | 60 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $64,450 | $70,470 | $31 | +15.8% | 190 |
| 6 | Washington | $64,080 | $63,660 | $31 | +15.1% | 200 |
| 7 | Illinois | $62,470 | $63,410 | $30 | +12.3% | — |
| 8 | Florida | $61,480 | $57,200 | $30 | +10.5% | 90 |
| 9 | Maryland | $60,680 | $59,690 | $29 | +9% | 100 |
| 10 | Missouri | $60,360 | $58,610 | $29 | +8.5% | 90 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $57,430 | $59,620 | $28 | +3.2% | 170 |
| 12 | Arizona | $57,340 | $56,900 | $28 | +3% | 100 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $56,700 | $58,580 | $27 | +1.9% | — |
| 14 | South Carolina | $54,620 | $58,970 | $26 | -1.9% | 40 |
| 15 | Ohio | $53,960 | $47,980 | $26 | -3% | 70 |
| 16 | New York | $53,610 | $46,520 | $26 | -3.7% | — |
| 17 | Kentucky | $51,340 | $45,660 | $25 | -7.7% | 100 |
| 18 | Maine | $51,270 | $48,050 | $25 | -7.9% | 40 |
| 19 | Michigan | $49,660 | $49,660 | $24 | -10.8% | 370 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $49,180 | $48,740 | $24 | -11.6% | 280 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $49,110 | $47,780 | $24 | -11.8% | 390 |
| 22 | Texas | $48,550 | $43,590 | $23 | -12.8% | — |
| 23 | Hawaii | $47,330 | $40,240 | $23 | -15% | 40 |
| 24 | Indiana | $47,120 | $46,860 | $23 | -15.3% | 270 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $46,570 | $46,010 | $22 | -16.3% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 21 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $80,360 | $76,710 | 70 |
| 2 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $73,660 | $65,520 | 40 |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $70,570 | $67,870 | 140 |
| 4 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $66,190 | $64,210 | 60 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,660 | $64,850 | 170 |
| 6 | Omaha, NE-IA | $60,380 | $60,880 | 80 |
| 7 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $59,690 | $60,690 | 90 |
| 8 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $57,830 | $58,320 | 70 |
| 9 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $51,220 | $52,580 | 40 |
| 10 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,660 | $51,710 | 150 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing statistical assistantss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $110,160 | $98,590 | 90 |
| 2 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $82,570 | $72,140 | 30 |
| 3 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $81,990 | $81,300 | 70 |
| 4 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $75,010 | $68,980 | 210 |
| 5 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $67,800 | $69,660 | 640 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $65,350 | $65,460 | — |
| 7 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $64,560 | $68,640 | 670 |
| 8 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $63,660 | $64,040 | 330 |
| 9 | Insurance Carriers | $63,590 | $69,980 | 430 |
| 10 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $63,470 | $62,450 | 140 |
| 11 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $60,380 | $59,760 | 70 |
| 12 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $58,580 | $56,870 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do statistical assistants make in the U.S.?
The median statistical assistants salary in the United States is $50,330 per year (mean $55,650), and about 80% earn between $35,990 and $81,990.
How much do statistical assistants make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,650 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays statistical assistants the most?
California has the highest average pay for statistical assistants at $82,250 per year (median $82,580).
What is the job outlook for statistical assistants?
Employment is projected to change -2.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 800 openings per year.