CAREER
Statisticians
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$92,270
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+34.6% (much faster than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Master's degree
Career
What Statisticians Do
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.
Other Job Titles Statisticians May Have
Demographer, Mathematical Statistician, Psychometric Consultant, Quantitative Methodologist, Research Scientist, Researcher, Statistical Analyst, Statistical Consultant, Statistical Reporting Analyst, Statistician
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
- Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
- Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
- Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Statisticians
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (37%)
Bachelor's degree
37%
Master's degree
35%
Doctoral or professional degree
13%
Other*
16%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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