Statistical Assistants Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $50,330 · Median hourly: $24.20 · Employment: 4,710
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 |
| 25th | $42,840 | $20.60 |
| Median | $50,330 | $24.20 |
| 75th | $63,950 | $30.75 |
| 90th | $81,990 | $39.42 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-9111
- Total U.S. employment: 4,710
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $24.20 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $50,336 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $50,330.
The mean wage of $55,650 sits 10.6% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Statistical Assistants Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $56,900 | $27.36 | +13.1% | 100 |
| California | $82,580 | $39.70 | +64.1% | 110 |
| Connecticut | $76,140 | $36.61 | +51.3% | 160 |
| Florida | $57,200 | $27.50 | +13.6% | 90 |
| Hawaii | $40,240 | $19.35 | -20.0% | 40 |
| Illinois | $63,410 | $30.49 | +26.0% | 0 |
| Indiana | $46,860 | $22.53 | -6.9% | 270 |
| Iowa | — | — | — | 80 |
| Kentucky | $45,660 | $21.95 | -9.3% | 100 |
| Maine | $48,050 | $23.10 | -4.5% | 40 |
| Maryland | $59,690 | $28.70 | +18.6% | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $70,470 | $33.88 | +40.0% | 190 |
| Michigan | $49,660 | $23.87 | -1.3% | 370 |
| Minnesota | $58,580 | $28.17 | +16.4% | 0 |
| Missouri | $58,610 | $28.18 | +16.5% | 90 |
| Nebraska | $59,620 | $28.66 | +18.5% | 170 |
| New Jersey | $69,480 | $33.41 | +38.0% | 110 |
| New York | $46,520 | $22.37 | -7.6% | 0 |
| North Carolina | — | — | — | 250 |
| Ohio | $47,980 | $23.07 | -4.7% | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $46,010 | $22.12 | -8.6% | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,740 | $23.43 | -3.2% | 280 |
| South Carolina | $58,970 | $28.35 | +17.2% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $47,780 | $22.97 | -5.1% | 390 |
| Texas | $43,590 | $20.96 | -13.4% | 0 |
| Washington | $63,660 | $30.61 | +26.5% | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $53,400 | $25.67 | +6.1% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
- Software Developers — $135,980/yr
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for statistical assistants?
The median annual wage for statistical assistants is $50,330 ($24.20 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays statistical assistants the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many statistical assistants are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 4,710 statistical assistants employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do statistical assistants make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.20. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.