Mid-Level

Advertising Statistical Clerk

The ad metrics compiler — gathering and organizing advertising performance data for analysis and reporting.

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Job markets for Advertising Statistical Clerks
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Advertising Statistical Clerk

As an Advertising Statistical Clerk, you compile and organize the data that tells advertising teams how their campaigns are performing. You're pulling numbers from various sources, organizing them into usable formats, creating charts and tables, and ensuring data accuracy for reports that inform advertising decisions.

Your day involves systematic data work. You might pull reach and frequency numbers from media reports, compile competitive spending data, organize survey results into charts, and double-check calculations before reports go out. You need to be comfortable with spreadsheets, basic statistics, and repetitive detail work.

The challenge is maintaining accuracy across high volumes of data from multiple sources. Errors in your compilations can lead to bad decisions. The people who succeed here are methodical, enjoy working with numbers, and take satisfaction in getting the details right.

SupportModerate
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RelationshipsLower
IndependenceLower
RecognitionLower
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StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Data sourcesReporting frequencyTool sophisticationAnalysis depthClient exposure
Statistical clerk work varies by organization size and data maturity. Large agencies have established systems and processes; smaller shops may require more manual work. Some roles are pure data entry and compilation; others involve light analysis. The transition to digital advertising has made some traditional statistical work obsolete while creating new data needs.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Advertising Statistical Clerks (SOC 43-9111.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Data analysis
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Advertising fundamentals
Understanding what the numbers mean matters as much as accuracy
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$38K–$79K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
6K
U.S. Employment
-2.5%
10yr Growth
800
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$76K$72K$68K$65K$61K201920202021202220232024$61K$76K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

MathematicsReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingWritingSpeakingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management
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