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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊStatistical Analyst
Mid-Level

Statistical Analyst

Raw data in, defensible conclusions out β€” that's the work, designing analyses, running the numbers, interpreting what they actually mean. You bring rigor where intuition usually misleads.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Investigativeanalytical, curious
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Statistical Analysts
ConstructionEnergy & UtilitiesHospitality & Food ServiceProfessional Services Β· 33%Government Β· 25%Education Β· 13%
Job markets for Statistical Analysts
Employment concentration Β· ~380 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
TechnologyAdmin & Office
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Statistical Analyst

Cleaning and analyzing data, building statistical models, interpreting results, and communicating findings fill a largely analytical, desk-based day, collaborating with teams who need answers. Rigor and honesty are the craft β€” knowing the limits of what the data can support.

The challenge is the messiness of real data and pressure for clean answers that may not exist. Communicating uncertainty to people who want certainty is a constant. Tools and domains vary widely, so the work shifts with the field.

It fits someone analytical, careful, and intellectually honest. If you need definitive answers or hate ambiguity, the work can frustrate. But if finding truth in data and resisting easy conclusions appeals, the work tends to be engaging, analysis by analysis.

What people in this role value
IndependenceModerate
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
RecognitionLower
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

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

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$112K+9%
Professional Services$101K-2%
Energy & Utilities$88K-15%
Wholesale & Distribution$85K-17%
Government$80K-22%
Compared to Technology average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Statistical Analysts (SOC 15-2041.00, 15-2051.00, 43-9111.00), not just this title Β· 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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The Broader Landscape

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

$38K–$194K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
269K
U.S. Employment
+13.17%
10yr Growth
26K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$80K$77K$74K$71K$68K201920202021202220232024$68K$80K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

MathematicsMathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingReading Comprehension
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
15-2041.0015-2051.0043-9111.00

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seniorSenior Statistical Analyst$89KmidStatistical Programmer$102KmidQuantitative Strategy Analyst$80KmidStatistical Engineer$103KmidStatistical Clerk$51KmidStatistical Assistant$51K
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
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