Statistician
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.
At a Glance
Statistician earns an average of $104,051/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.6–3.7 years. Top skills: Statistics, Statistical Methods, Biostatistics.
$104,051/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.6–3.7 years
14
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Statisticians
Median Wage
$103,300/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+8.5%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (26)
Statistics
Statistical Methods
Biostatistics
Clinical Trials
SAS (Software)
R (Programming Language)
Statistical Modeling
Business Cycle
Statistical Analysis
Public Administration
Public Health
Demography
Social Sciences
Clinical Study Design
Research Methodologies
Political Sciences
Data Analysis
Correlation Analysis
Sociology
International Relations
Biopharmaceuticals
Cultural Anthropology
Drug Development
Common Skills (4)
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