Statistical Analyst Career

*A job as a Statistical Analyst falls under the broader career category of Statisticians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Statisticians : Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.


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Statistician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$85,160

Median Hourly Wage

$40.94*

Total Employed Nationally

33,440


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.