In an office, research operation, or institutional support function, you type statistical reports, data tables, and quantitative documents — converting raw statistical data into formatted tables and reports for publication, distribution, or archival use.
The work runs at a typing station with statistical-document templates and reference materials — typing data tables, formatting per publication standards, supporting the production of statistical reports and quantitative documents. You're often producing precise statistical tables where formatting accuracy and numerical fidelity both matter. Accuracy and turnaround time drive performance.
The harder part is often the formatting-discipline density on statistical work — table formats, decimal alignment, footnote placement, and column-spacing standards all matter for publication-quality output. Variance across employers is wide: at government statistical agencies and research institutions the role runs structured with deep formatting standards; at smaller offices it tends to compress with broader administrative work.
Typists who thrive tend to carry fast keyboard speed, sharp numerical accuracy, and patience for sustained formatting work. Statistical-typing and document-production credentials anchor advancement. The trade-off is the desk-bound work pattern and the gradual displacement of dedicated statistical typing by statistical-software-driven publishing.
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View all Admin & Office roles →In an office, research operation, or institutional support function, you type statistical reports, data tables, and quantitative documents — converting raw statistical data into formatted tables and reports for publication, distribution, or archival use.
Median pay for a Statistical Typist is about $48K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $35K to $64K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Time Management.
Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.
Employment in this field is projected to decline about 36.1% through 2034, with roughly 36,030 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Document Processor, Clerk Specialist, and Data Transcriber.
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