Statistical Assistants

Also Called: Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Technician, Research Assistant

What Statistical Assistants do

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.

  • Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
  • Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
  • Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Accounting Services • OCT-Only Finance & Business • OCT-Only Transportation • Office Administration • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Scientific calculator
  • Mainframe computers
  • Notebook computers
  • High capacity removable media drives
  • Liquid crystal display projector

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
Minitab
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Object or component oriented development software
Oracle Java
R

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Business
customer service

Education

  • 59% Bachelor's degree
  • 12% Some college, no degree
  • 11% Master's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative

Values

  • Support
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Math
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Statistical Assistants across the country typically make.

$17.05 / hour
$35,460 /year

Entry Level

$24.29 / hour
$50,510 /year

Median Level

$36.96 / hour
$76,880 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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